Meaning of the word stamp in English

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stamp

US /stæmp/

UK /stæmp/

Noun

a small adhesive piece of paper affixed to a letter or parcel to show that the postal charge has been paid

Example:

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I need to buy a stamp for this letter.

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The letter arrived with a rare commemorative stamp.

Synonym:

postage stamp seal

an implement for impressing a mark or design on a surface

Example:

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He used a rubber stamp to mark the documents.

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The official stamp on the certificate confirmed its authenticity.

Synonym:

seal die mark

the act of bringing down one's foot heavily on the ground or on something else

Example:

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He gave a loud stamp of his foot in frustration.

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The rhythmic stamp of the dancers filled the hall.

Synonym:

stomp thump tread

Verb

to bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something else

Example:

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She stamped her foot in anger.

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He stamped out the cigarette butt.

Synonym:

stomp tread trample

to impress a mark or design on (a surface or object) with an implement

Example:

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The clerk stamped the invoice with the 'Paid' mark.

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The company logo was stamped onto each product.

Synonym:

mark imprint press

to affix a postage stamp to (a letter or parcel)

Example:

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Don't forget to stamp the envelope before mailing it.

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All outgoing mail must be properly stamped.

Synonym:

postmark affix a stamp

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