Definition

A mark or print left by the foot of an animal, often used to track its movements.

Example

The forest ranger followed the pugmark to find out where the tiger had gone.

Conversation

Did you see the pugmark we found on the trail yesterday?

Yeah, it looked so distinct!

I wonder what animal left that pugmark behind.

Maybe a wild boar? They leave pretty noticeable tracks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pugmark → The word 'pugmark' is formed from 'pug' (from Hindi 'pug', meaning foot or paw) and 'mark' (from Old English 'mearc', meaning boundary or sign). A pugmark refers to the footprint or mark left by an animal, particularly a wild one, indicating its presence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pug' meaning 'paw' and 'mark' meaning 'sign' — a pugmark is a sign left by an animal's paw.

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