bloodstain

[bluhd-steyn]

noun

1. a spot or stain made by blood.

bloodstain

/ ˈblʌdˌsteɪn /

noun

1. a dark discoloration caused by blood, esp dried blood

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloodstain¹

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from bloodstained

Example Sentences

Sánchez was with authorities when they later found bloodstains on the walls and pieces of fingers on the floor.

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They found Smith washing up in his kitchen, and bloodstains throughout the flat.

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Concerns for her welfare were raised in early February and police found bloodstains at her home in Christchurch.

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Several residents were hosing away what appeared to be bloodstains from a few spots on the street, sidewalks and nearby lawns.

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By 2000, detectives were able to use new DNA testing technology to build a profile of the suspect based on a bloodstain found on the wall and the fluids found on the girl’s body.

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