stamp

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Visual representation of stamp

Noun

stampSingular
stampsPlural
1

A small piece of paper with an official design, purchased and affixed to mail to indicate payment of postage.

I need to buy some stamps to mail this letter.

2

A device or tool used to impress a mark or design on a surface.

She used a stamp to mark the date on the document.

3

A mark or impression made by pressing a device onto a surface.

The passport has an entry stamp from the airport.

4

A distinctive characteristic or quality that identifies something.

The building bears the stamp of modern architecture.

Synonym

Verb

stampInfinitive
stampPresent tense
stampedPast tense
stampedPast participle
stampingPresent participle
stampsThird-person singular
1

To bring down one's foot heavily on the ground or a surface.

The child stamped his feet in frustration.

2

To impress a mark or design on a surface using a device.

She stamped the date on the document.

3

To affix a postage stamp to a letter or package.

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

4

To crush or flatten something by pressing down forcefully.

He stamped the empty can flat with his foot.

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