Bump Mark

Pronunciation: /bʌmp mɑːrk/

Definitions of bump mark

noun a visible raised area or lump on the skin, typically caused by a blow or injury

Example Sentences

A1 She noticed a bump mark on her arm after falling off her bike.

A2 The detective found a bump mark on the victim's head, indicating a struggle.

B1 The car's bumper had a noticeable bump mark from the minor accident.

B2 The antique table had a bump mark on the corner, reducing its value.

C1 The forensic expert analyzed the bump mark on the wall to determine the force of impact.

C2 The artist carefully painted over the bump mark on the canvas to restore its original beauty.

Examples of bump mark in a Sentence

formal The forensic expert examined the bump mark on the victim's head for any signs of trauma.

informal I noticed a bump mark on my car after parking it in a tight spot.

slang She accidentally bumped into the wall and left a mark on it.

figurative The success of the new product launch left a bump mark on their sales chart.

Grammatical Forms of bump mark

• past tense: bumped
• plural: bump marks
• comparative: more bump-marked
• superlative: most bump-marked
• present tense: bump mark
• future tense: will bump mark
• perfect tense: have bumped mark
• continuous tense: is bump marking
• singular: bump mark
• positive degree: bump mark
• infinitive: to bump mark
• gerund: bump marking
• participle: bump-marked

Origin and Evolution of bump mark

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'bump mark' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a mark or bump on a surface, the term 'bump mark' has evolved to also refer to a mark left on the skin after being bumped or hit. It is commonly used in forensic investigations to refer to marks left on a body as evidence of a physical altercation.