stamp

/stˈæmp/

/ˈstæmp/

Stamp

a small piece of paper or other material that is affixed to a letter or package to indicate that the appropriate postage fee has been paid for its delivery

synonyms : postage

postage stamp

machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores

synonyms : pestle

a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

synonyms : impression

a type or class

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

synonyms : cast

mold

mould

a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

synonyms : seal

a block or die used to imprint a mark or design

a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid

synonyms : revenue stamp

something that can be used as an official medium of payment

synonyms : legal tender

tender

to stamp

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something

walk heavily

synonyms : stomp

stump

destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot

treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

synonyms : pigeonhole

stereotype

affix a stamp to

reveal clearly as having a certain character

raise in a relief

synonyms : boss

emboss

crush or grind with a heavy instrument

form or cut out with a mold, form, or die

Examples

1. I have thirteen stamps in my collection.

2. John collects rare stamps from around the world.

3. She bought some stamps at the post office to send out her letters.

4. She put the stamp on the envelope and mailed it.

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