<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>An impression of the markings of the inner surface of the last joint of the thumb or other finger.</li><li>Such an impression made with ink for purposes of identification.</li><li>Any unique or distinctive pattern that presents unambiguous evidence of a specific person, substance, disease, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To take or record the fingerprints of.</li></ul>