n. | 1. | A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting. |
2. | A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark. | |
v. t. | 1. | To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear. |
2. | To designate or reserve for a specific purpose; |
Noun | 1. | earmark - identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal |
2. | earmark - a distinctive characteristic or attribute | |
Verb | 1. | earmark - give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research" |