stamp
stamp
- n the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- n a type or class
more men of his stamp are needed - n a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
he put his stamp on the envelope - n a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
- n something that can be used as an official medium of payment
- n a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
- n machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
- n a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
- n a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
- v walk heavily
- v to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps - v reveal clearly as having a certain character
His playing stamps him as a Romantic - v affix a stamp to
Are the letters properly stamped? - v treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
- v destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
stamp out tyranny - v form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
stamp needles - v crush or grind with a heavy instrument
stamp fruit extract the juice - v raise in a relief
- You can't eat it, but you can still lick this stamp.
- One commodity market that is in better shape than ever is the esoteric and specialized worldwide market in postage stamps.
- This stamp bears upon its breast in bold letters the words "One Cent.