Footmark (Noun)
Meaning
A mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; "the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The detective carefully examined the distinct footmark left by the suspect's oversized shoe near the scene of the crime.
- In the soft mud by the riverbank, children left their footmarks as they played and splashed in the water on a sunny day.
- By analyzing the footmark found at the break-in location, police were able to determine the approximate size and brand of shoe worn by the perpetrator.
- On the dusty floor, a clear footmark led from the main entrance straight to the rear door of the abandoned building.
- After the fire was extinguished, investigators discovered a partial footmark amidst the smoldering embers in the remains of the destroyed dwelling.