What does SPOOR mean?

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "spoor": spoor

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• noun: the track or scent of an animal, especially a wild one.
• verb: to track or trace by means of spoor.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spʊr/
• UK: /spʊər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spoor" originated in the Dutch language, where it means "track" or "trail." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century. The term is often used in hunting and wildlife tracking contexts.

Synonyms:

• track
• scent
• trail
• footprint

Related Words:

• track
• trace
• smell
• spice
• spicy

Example Sentences:

• The hunter followed the spoor of the deer through the forest.
• The tracker was able to spoor the lion to its den.
• The hiker noticed spoor on the trail and knew there were animals nearby.