English dictionary
stamp
/st/&/mp/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the distinctive form in which a thing is made
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a type or class
ExamplesMore men of his stamp are needed.
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a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
ExamplesHe put his stamp on the envelope.
Synonyms impressionSource: WordNet 3.0
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a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
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something that can be used as an official medium of payment
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a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
Synonyms revenue stampSource: WordNet 3.0
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machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
Synonyms pestleSource: WordNet 3.0
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a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
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a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
Synonyms sealSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act of stamping, as with the foot.
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verb
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walk heavily
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to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
ExamplesA man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps.
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reveal clearly as having a certain character
ExamplesHis playing stamps him as a Romantic.
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affix a stamp to
ExamplesAre the letters properly stamped?
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
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destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
ExamplesStamp fascism into submission.
Stamp out tyranny.
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form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
ExamplesStamp needles.
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crush or grind with a heavy instrument
ExamplesStamp fruit extract the juice.
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raise in a relief
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To strike beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.
Source: webster1913
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To strike; to beat; to crush.
Source: webster1913