skidmark

English

noun
Definitions
  • A long black mark left on a road surface from the sliding or skidding tires of a motor vehicle that has lost traction.
  • Any other mark or stain caused by one surface skidding along another.
  • (colloquial) A visible feces stain left on underpants, trousers, or sometimes the toilet bowl.

Etymology

Compound from English skid + English mark (sign, verb senses, characteristic, visible impression).

Origin

English

mark

Gloss

sign, verb senses, characteristic, visible impression

Concept
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Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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