stamp
stamp /ˈstæmp/
noun
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()
A small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
(
postage
, postage stamp
, stamp
)
a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
The postage for the letter was more expensive than I thought it would be
The postage for the letter was more expensive than I thought it would be
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()
A symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
(
impression
, stamp
)
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
He put his stamp on the envelope
he put his stamp on the envelope
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()
A type or class
(
stamp
)
a type or class
More men of his stamp are needed
more men of his stamp are needed
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()
The distinctive form in which a thing is made
(
cast
, mould
[Canadian, British] , mold
[ N. American] , stamp
)
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
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A device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
(
stamp
, seal
)
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
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A block or die used to imprint a mark or design
(
stamp
)
a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
She used a decorative stamp to add a design to her handmade cards.
She used a decorative stamp to add a design to her handmade cards.
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Machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
(
pestle
, stamp
)
machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
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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
(
revenue stamp
, stamp
)
a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
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Something that can be used as an official medium of payment
(
legal tender
, stamp
, tender
)
something that can be used as an official medium of payment
verb
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()
To mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
(
stamp
)
to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
A man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps
a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps
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()
Walk heavily
(
stump
, stomp
, stamp
)
walk heavily
The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots
The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots
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()
Destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
(
stamp
)
destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
Stamp fascism into submission
Stamp fascism into submission
Stamp out tyranny
stamp out tyranny
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()
Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
(
pigeonhole
, stereotype
, stamp
)
treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European
I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European
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()
Affix a stamp to
(
stamp
)
affix a stamp to
Are the letters properly stamped?
Are the letters properly stamped?
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()
Reveal clearly as having a certain character
(
stamp
)
reveal clearly as having a certain character
His playing stamps him as a Romantic
His playing stamps him as a Romantic
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Raise in a relief
(
boss
, stamp
, emboss
)
raise in a relief
Embossed stationery
embossed stationery
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Crush or grind with a heavy instrument
(
stamp
)
crush or grind with a heavy instrument
Stamp fruit extract the juice
stamp fruit extract the juice
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Form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
(
stamp
)
form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
Stamp needles
stamp needles