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Definition of fingermark

fingermark

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚˌmɑːrk/
fin · ger · mark
Plural:fingermarks
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Adjective:fingermarked
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Past Simple:fingermarked
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Past Participle:fingermarked
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Present Participle:fingermarking
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fingermark Lexical Profile

fingermark Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A smudge, stain, or visible impression left on a surface by a finger.

Example

"She used a soft cloth to wipe the greasy fingermarks off the glass door."

2

Australian Any of several marine snapper fishes of the genus Lutjanus found in northern Australian and Indo-Pacific waters, especially the golden snapper (Lutjanus johnii), characterized by a distinct dark blotch on each side of the body resembling a thumbprint.

Example

"The anglers caught a large golden fingermark near the coastal reef off northern Queensland."

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• verb

1

To leave smudges, stains, or prints on a surface with the fingers.

Example

"Please handle the photographs by their edges so you do not fingermark the glossy surface."

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• Nearby Words

fingerless
fingerlike
fingerling
fingermark
fingernail
fingerpaint
fingerpainter

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingermark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingermark
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