As well as being a popular male name, Mark is the name of several things of interest:
Biblical
Measurement and currency
Geography
Literature and legend
Slang
Surname
Technology
Sport
- To mark in association football (or soccer) is to have a player follow an opposing striker or other prominent player, and attempt to prevent them getting control of the ball and/or scoring.
- A mark in Australian Rules Football is a "clean" catch from a kick by another player, from either team. For a mark to be paid the ball must not have touched the ground or another player. A player taking a mark is entitled to a free kick, from behind the point at which the ball was caught.
Last updated: 07-30-2005 19:17:17