thread-mark
Definition
Noun: - A distinctive mark or design in paper: A "thread-mark" is a visible pattern, often resembling a line or thread, that is embedded in high-quality paper during its manufacture. This mark is typically used as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting, especially in banknotes or official documents.
Usage Examples
- (A security feature in the paper.)
- (A mark used to confirm the paper's origin or age.)
Advanced Usage
- "Thread-mark as a security element": In modern currency and stamps, a thread-mark is often a thin, embedded strip that may be metallic or colored, visible under certain lighting conditions.
- The new passport includes a thread-mark that glows under ultraviolet light. (A security feature for anti-counterfeiting.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thread-marked (adj): describing paper or a document that contains a thread-mark.
- The thread-marked paper is reserved for official certificates. (Paper with an embedded security mark.)
Synonyms
- Security thread: a thin strip embedded in paper for security purposes.
- Watermark: a design or pattern in paper visible when held to light (similar but not identical; a thread-mark is typically a physical strip, while a watermark is a variation in paper thickness).
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