a spot, scratch, etcan impression on the surface of something; esp a scratch, stain, etc that spoils the appearance of a surface
something, e.g. a line, notch, etc or fixed object, designed to record position
a symbol used for identification or indication of ownership
a distinguishing characteristic
a symbol, esp a cross, made in place of a signature by a person who cannot write
a written or printed symbol, e.g. of punctuation
a sign or token
a mark of their esteem
a point or level reached or achieved
the halfway mark
a symbol or figure indicating an assessment used as a judgment of merit, e.g.esp one used by a teacher to express an estimate of a student's work or conduct
an assessment of merits; a rating
get a high mark
a trademark
(Mark) used with a number to specify a particular model of a vehicle, weapon, machine, etc
a goal or target, e.g. the jack in a game of bowls
the starting line or position in a track event
in rugby, the action of a player making a mark in the ground with the heel and shouting ‘Mark’ after catching a ball that has been kicked, knocked, or thrown forward by a member of the opposing team, after which a free kick is awarded
the mark so made
in Australian Rules football, a catch of a ball that has been kicked at least ten yards by an opponent, after which a free kick is awarded
any of the points on a sounding line for measuring depths that corresponds to a depth in whole fathoms and is distinctively marked, e.g. by a piece of leather or coloured cloth
a potential dupe or victim
to react or respond smartly or sluggishly
not far off the truth
to leave a trace or trauma
to achieve recognition or distinction
not accurate, apt, or appropriate
literary of distinction
writers of mark
used as a command to competitors in a race to take their starting positions
somebody's level of taste or appreciation
(usu with a negative) reaching the desired standard