spoor

Meanings

• noun

  Spoor is the track left by an animal, especially in the soft ground or snow.

  - "Die hond volg die spoor van die eland."
  - "The hound follows the spoor of the eland."

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Variants

List of all variants of spoor that leads to same result
spoor , spoors , spoored , spooring

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Etymology

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Afrikaans: spoor (trail, track)

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Trivia

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1. Spoor is also used in the context of forensic science to refer to physical evidence left at a crime scene.

2. In Afrikaans folklore, a 'spoorwors' is a type of sausage that is grilled on a 'spit' or skewer.

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Related Concepts

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1. footprint: Spoor is the equivalent of the English word 'footprint' in Afrikaans.

2. trail: Spoor refers to the trail or track left by an animal, which can be used for hunting or studying animal behavior.

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Culture

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In Afrikaans literature and poetry, spoor is often used as a metaphor for the past or history.

How to Memorize "spoor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft ground covered in animal footprints. Visualize the hound following the spoor to find its prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spoor' with the image of an animal track or trail.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: 'S' is for 'Spoor', which stands for 'animal track' in Afrikaans.

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