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fingerprint

Definition

noun: the mark that is made by pressing the tip of a finger on a surface
noun: the impression of a 'fingertip' on any surface
verb: to take the fingerprints of (someone, such as a criminal) for the purpose of identification
sometimes used figuratively
synonyms: fingermark

Examples

This project has his 'fingerprints' all over it. [=it is obvious that he was very involved in this project]
He was arrested and taken to the police station for 'fingerprinting'.
He was arrested, taken to the police station, and 'fingerprinted'.

Movie quotes

(..) need a little extra charge. There we go. Somebody's big boys. You gotta give them two shots. Alright, kids. Who wants to get their fingerprints done? Come on. Let's go. Fuck those guys. Do you hear me? That was bullshit. I'm telling everybody we stole a cop car. (..)
2009 The Hangover