footmark
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footmark
Example Sentences
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They suspect that a footmark where Jonathan said his father fell did not match up with someone slipping and falling.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Dar's late intervention on Prior's behalf also cost them heavily, the umpire having made his decision in the affirmative then noting Johnson's footmark on the crease and asking for a check.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 27, 2010
These prints, together with another footmark found on the same cardboard cover—the bold and bloody impression of a Cat’s Paw half sole— were the only “serious clues” the investigators could claim.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
And the table-cloth, which was wrapped up tidily and put in the dresser drawer, came out as clean as ever, with not a single black footmark upon it.
From The Adventures of A Brownie As Told to My Child by Miss Mulock by Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock
There was nothing like a recognisable footmark to be seen; but almost immediately Hewitt turned off to the right, and we continued our brisk march without a glance at the road.
From Chronicles of Martin Hewitt by Morrison, Arthur
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