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Marks created by pressure

imprint

noun

a mark that an object leaves on a surface when it is pressed into it

print

noun

a mark made by pressing something onto a surface

footprint

noun

a mark made by a human or animal foot, especially in a soft surface such as earth, snow, or sand

indentation

noun

a mark or hole in the surface of something

indent

noun

a hole or mark in the surface of something

stamp

noun

a mark that you make with a stamp

track

noun

a mark that a person, animal, or vehicle leaves on the ground

impression

noun

a mark that is made when an object is pressed onto a surface

dent

noun

a place where a surface has been pushed or knocked inwards

stroke

noun

a single short line or mark made with a pen or brush

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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