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Noun (9 meanings)
Example:
- “pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”
stamp is a type of:
- solid (noun) - a three-dimensional shape
stamp is derivationally related to:
- to cast, mold, mould (verb) - form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- to frame, redact, cast, put, couch (verb) - formulate in a particular style or language
- to model, mold, mould (verb) - form in clay, wax, etc
- to shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge (verb) - make something, usually for a specific function
- to stamp (verb) - form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
- to stamp (verb) - reveal clearly as having a certain character
2. a type or class.
Example:
- “more men of his stamp are needed”
stamp is a type of:
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- to pigeonhole, stereotype, stamp (verb) - treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
- to stamp (verb) - reveal clearly as having a certain character
3. a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving.
Example:
- “he put his stamp on the envelope”
stamp is a type of:
- symbol (noun) - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
types of stamp:
- imprint, embossment (noun) - an impression produced by pressure or printing
- seal (noun) - a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
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4. a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid.
5. something that can be used as an official medium of payment.
stamp is a type of:
- medium of exchange, monetary system (noun) - anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
types of stamp:
- food stamp (noun) - a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food
6. a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid.
stamp is a type of:
- sheet, piece of paper, sheet of paper (noun) - paper used for writing or printing
7. machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores.
stamp is a type of:
- machine (noun) - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
stamp is a part of:
- battery, stamp battery (noun) - a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
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8. a block or die used to imprint a mark or design.
9. a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents.
stamp is a type of:
- device (noun) - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
types of stamp:
- bulla (noun) - the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
- cachet (noun) - a seal on a letter
- great seal (noun) - the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty
- handstamp, rubber stamp (noun) - a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand
- signet (noun) - a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
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Verb (9 meanings)
Example:
- “The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots”
2. to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something.
to stamp
Example:
- “a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps”
to stamp is a way to:
ways to stamp:
- to date, date stamp (verb) - stamp with a date
- to postmark, frank (verb) - stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
- to rubberstamp, handstamp (verb) - stamp with a rubber stamp, usually an indication of official approval on a document
to stamp is derivationally related to:
- stamp, impression (noun) - a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
3. reveal clearly as having a certain character.
to stamp
Example:
- “His playing stamps him as a Romantic”
to stamp is a way to:
- to qualify, characterize, characterise (verb) - describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
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4. affix a stamp to.
to stamp
Example:
- “Are the letters properly stamped?”
to stamp is a way to:
ways to stamp:
- to meter (verb) - stamp with a meter indicating the postage
to stamp is derivationally related to:
- postage, postage stamp, stamp (noun) - a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
5. treat or classify according to a mental stereotype.
to pigeonhole, stereotype, stamp
Example:
- “I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European”
to stamp is a way to:
- to classify, class, sort, assort, sort out, separate (verb) - arrange or order by classes or categories
to stamp is derivationally related to:
- grouping, pigeonholing (noun) - a system for classifying things into groups
- pigeonhole (noun) - a specific (often simplistic) category
- stamp (noun) - a type or class
- stereotype (noun) - a conventional or formulaic conception or image
6. destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot.
to stamp
Examples:
- “Stamp fascism into submission”,
- “stamp out tyranny”
to stamp is a way to:
- to snuff out, extinguish (verb) - put an end to
7. form or cut out with a mold, form, or die.
to stamp
Example:
- “stamp needles”
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8. crush or grind with a heavy instrument.
to stamp
Example:
- “stamp fruit extract the juice”
Example:
- “embossed stationery”
to stamp is a way to:
ways to stamp:
- to block (verb) - stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
to stamp is derivationally related to:
- knob, boss (noun) - a circular rounded projection or protuberance
- relief, relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief (noun) - sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
- seal, stamp (noun) - a device incised to make an impression
- stamp (noun) - a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
- stamp, impression (noun) - a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving