Footmark: meaning, definitions and examples

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footmark

 

[ หˆfสŠtหŒmษ‘หrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime scene investigation

A mark left on the ground by a person's foot, used as evidence in a crime scene investigation to identify the individuals present at the scene.

Synonyms

footprint, shoe print, track

Examples of usage

  • The detective found footmarks near the window, indicating that someone had entered the house.
  • The footmarks in the mud matched the suspect's shoes.
Context #2 | Noun

tracking

A trace or impression left by a foot on a surface, often used by trackers to follow someone's trail.

Synonyms

footprint, track, trail

Examples of usage

  • The skilled tracker examined the footmarks in the snow to determine the direction the fugitive had taken.
  • They followed the footmarks through the forest until they caught up with the lost hiker.

Translations

Translations of the word "footmark" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pegada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฆเคšเคฟเคนเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FuรŸabdruck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jejak kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lad stopy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ่ทก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empreinte de pied

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ huella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayak izi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์ž๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตู…ุฉ ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stopa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stopa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„šๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odtis stopala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtspor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา› ั–ะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒญแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaq izi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huella

Etymology

The word 'footmark' originated from the combination of 'foot' and 'mark'. It has been used since the 17th century to refer to the impression left by a foot on a surface. Footmarks have been essential in forensic investigations and tracking activities, providing valuable clues and evidence to identify individuals and follow trails.

See also: feet, foot, footage, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.