stamp

A2
Pronunciation
/stæmp/
/stæmp/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.

Example Sentences
  • The horse gave two quick stamps and rose up on its hind legs.
2 Definition

An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.

Example Sentences
  • My passport has quite a collection of stamps.
3 Definition

A device for stamping designs.

Example Sentences
  • She loved to make designs with her collection of stamps.
4 Definition

A small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other, used to decorate letters or craft work.

Example Sentences
  • These stamps have a Christmas theme.
5 Definition

A small piece of paper, with a design and a face value, used to prepay postage or other costs such as tax or licence fees.

Example Sentences
  • I need one first-class stamp to send this letter.
6 Definition

A tattoo.

7 Definition

A single dose of lysergic acid diethylamide.

8 Definition

A kind of heavy pestle, raised by water or steam power, for crushing ores.

9 Definition

Cast; form; character; distinguishing mark or sign; evidence.

Example Sentences
  • the stamp of criminality
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.

Example Sentences
  • The toddler screamed and stamped, but still got no candy.
2 Definition

To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.

Example Sentences
  • The crowd cheered and stamped their feet in appreciation.
3 Definition

To strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.

4 Definition

To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.

Example Sentences
  • This machine stamps the design into the metal cover.
5 Definition

To give an official marking to, generally by impressing or imprinting a design or symbol.

Example Sentences
  • The immigration officer stamped my passport.
6 Definition

To apply postage stamps to.

Example Sentences
  • I forgot to stamp this letter.
7 Definition

To mark; to impress.