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footmark

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌmärk

Definition of footmark

as in footstep

the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Recent Examples of footmark Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene. — Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019 The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd. — Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017

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Olivia followed in his footsteps playing juniors and high school tennis at Portledge School on Long Island.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Waugh began his career as a stunt performer at 12 years old, following in the footsteps of his father, career Hollywood stuntman Fred Waugh.

— William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of footstep

Noun

Over the last two years, the global refining footprint expanded on paper by 400,000 to 700,000 barrels per day due to megaproject completions in China, India, and Africa.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
These added to its distribution footprint of 321 stores across more than 74 countries.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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