noun
handprint
HAND-prihnt
Handprint (noun) means a mark left on a surface by pressing a hand against it. Example: “The children made handprints in wet clay.”
noun
1
A mark left on a surface by pressing a hand against it.
"The children made handprints in wet clay."
"Detectives found a bloody handprint on the wall."
"The floor was covered with handprints, footprints, and pawprints."
How to use handprint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mark or impression a hand leaves on a surface.
Common pairings
leave a handprint
handprint art
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Word forms
- Plural
- handprints
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The children made _____ in wet clay.
Etymology
From "hand" + "print."
Frequently asked questions
What does “handprint” mean?
The word “handprint” means a mark left on a surface by pressing a hand against it. In plain terms, the mark or impression a hand leaves on a surface.
How do you pronounce “handprint”?
“Handprint” is pronounced HAND-prihnt (/ˈhænd.pɹɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “handprint” in a sentence?
Here is “handprint” used in a sentence: “The children made handprints in wet clay.”
What part of speech is “handprint”?
“Handprint” is a noun.
