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spoor

 

[ spสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal tracking

Spoor refers to the tracks or trails left by animals as they move, typically in the context of tracking or hunting. It can include footprints, droppings, and other signs of animal activity. Spoor is often used by wildlife enthusiasts and researchers to study animal behavior and movements. The term is primarily associated with mammals but can also refer to the signs left by birds or reptiles.

Synonyms

sign, track, trail

Examples of usage

  • We followed the spoor of the deer through the forest.
  • The wildlife photographer tracked the spoor to find the elusive leopard.
  • Spoor analysis can reveal a lot about an animal's habits.

Translations

Translations of the word "spoor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rastros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฒเคพเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jejak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ่ทก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rastro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์ž๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stopa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stopa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ธช่ฟน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtspor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒฃแƒšแƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rastro

Etymology

The word 'spoor' originates from the late Middle English term 'spore', which is derived from the Old Dutch 'spoor', meaning 'track' or 'trail'. It is associated with the act of following or tracking animals, stemming from a need to understand wildlife behaviors for hunting or study purposes. The term has evolved to encompass not just tracks left in the ground, but also any signs that indicate animal presence, such as markings or droppings. 'Spoor' has retained its relevance in various fields, particularly ecology and wildlife management, where understanding animal movements is crucial for conservation efforts. The linguistic roots reflect the close relationship humans have had with nature and the importance of tracking in survival and research.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,967 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.