Tool marks
Definition
Impressions or striations left on an object (here, a wire cut end) by a tool (here, wire cutters). Class characteristics reflect tool type; individual characteristics reflect wear and damage specific to one tool.
Related terms
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- Wire gauge
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- Snares, Traps, and Cable EvidenceImpressions or striations left on an object (here, a wire cut end) by a tool (here, wire cutters). Class characteristics reflect tool type; individual characte...