HyperDic: stamp

English > 18 senses of the word stamp:
VERBmotionstamp, stomp, stumpwalk heavily
contactstampto mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
perceptionstampreveal clearly as having a certain character
contactstampaffix a stamp to
cognitionstamp, pigeonhole, stereotypetreat or classify according to a mental stereotype
changestampdestroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot
creationstampform or cut out with a mold, form, or die
contactstampcrush or grind with a heavy instrument
contactstamp, emboss, bossraise in a relief
NOUNshapestamp, cast, mold, mouldthe distinctive form in which a thing is made
groupstampa type or class
communicationstamp, impressiona symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
communicationstamp, postage, postage stampa small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
possessionstamp, tender, legal tendersomething that can be used as an official medium of payment
communicationstamp, revenue stampa small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
artifactstamp, pestlemachine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
artifactstampa block or die used to imprint a mark or design
artifactstamp, seala device incised to make an impression
stamp > pronunciation
Soundsstae'mp
Rhymesamp / AMP ... vamp: 17 rhymes with aemp...
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 1, shape
MeaningThe distinctive form in which a thing is made.
Synonymscast, mold, mould
BroadersolidA three-dimensional shape
Spanishmolde
Catalanmotlle
Verbsstampform or cut out with a mold, form, or die
stampreveal clearly as having a certain character
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningA type or class.
Example"more men of his stamp are needed"
Broaderclass, category, familyA collection of things sharing a common attribute
Spanishíndole
Verbsstamptreat or classify according to a mental stereotype
stampreveal clearly as having a certain character
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA symbol that is the result of printing or engraving.
Example"he put his stamp on the envelope"
Synonymimpression
Narrowerimprint, embossmentAn impression produced by pressure or printing
sealA stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
BroadersymbolAn arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
Spanishsello
Catalansegell
Verbsstampto mark, or produce an imprint in or on something
stampraise in a relief
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 4, communication
MeaningA small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid.
Synonymspostage, postage stamp
Broadertoken, itemAn individual instance of a type of symbol
Spanishestampilla, franqueo, porte, sello de correos, sello, timbre
Catalanfranqueig, ports, segell de correus, segell, timbre
Verbsstampaffix a stamp to
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 5, possession
MeaningSomething that can be used as an official medium of payment.
Synonymstender, legal tender
Narrowerfood stampA government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food
Broadermedium of exchange, monetary systemAnything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
Spanishmoneda de curso legal, moneda legal
Catalanmoneda de curs legal
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 6, communication
MeaningA small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid.
Synonymrevenue stamp
Broadersheet, piece of paper, sheet of paperPaper used for writing or printing
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 7, artifact
Meaningmachine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores.
Synonympestle
Part ofbattery, stamp batteryA series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
BroadermachineAny mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Verbsstampcrush or grind with a heavy instrument
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA block or die used to imprint a mark or design.
BroaderdieA device used for shaping metal
Spanishsello
Verbsstampraise in a relief
English > stamp: 18 senses > noun 9, artifact
MeaningA device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents.
Synonymseal
NarrowerbullaThe round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
cachetA seal on a letter
great sealThe principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty
handstamp, rubber stampA stamp (usually made of rubber / rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand
signetA seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
BroaderdeviceAny ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
Spanishsello, timbre
Catalansegell, timbre
Verbsstampraise in a relief
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 1, motion
Meaningwalk heavily.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThe children stamp to the playground
Synonymsstomp, stump
BroaderwalkUse one's feet to advance
Spanishpisotear
Catalancaminar feixugamnet, potejar
Nounsstampersomeone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 2, contact
MeaningTo mark, or produce an imprint in or on something.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps"
Narrowerdate, date stampStamp with a date / date
postmark, frankStamp with a postmark to indicate date / date and time of mailing
rubberstamp, handstampStamp with a rubber stamp, usually an indication of official approval on a document
Broaderimpress, imprintmark or stamp with or as if with pressure
Spanishestampillar
Catalanestampar, estampillar
Nounsstampa symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 3, perception
MeaningReveal clearly as having a certain character.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Example"His playing stamps him as a Romantic"
Broaderqualify, characterize, characterisedescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
Spanishcaracterizar, describir
Catalancaracteritzar, descriure
Nounsstampa type or class
stampthe distinctive form in which a thing is made
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 4, contact
Meaningaffix a stamp to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"Are the letters properly stamped?"
NarrowermeterStamp with a meter indicating the postage
Broaderaffix, stick onattach to
Spanishsellar, timbrar
Nounsstampa small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 5, cognition
Meaningtreat or classify according to a mental stereotype.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymspigeonhole, stereotype
Broaderclassify, class, sort, assort, sort out, separateArrange or order by classes or categories / categories
Spanishclasificar, encasillar, estereotipar, estereotipo, esteriotipar, impresión
Catalanencasellar, estereotipar
Nounsstampa type or class
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 6, change
MeaningDestroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples
  • "Stamp fascism into submission"
  • "stamp out tyranny"
Broadersnuff out, extinguishput an end to
Catalanextirpar
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 7, creation
Meaningform or cut out with a mold, form, or die.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"stamp needles"
Broadershape, form, work, mold, mould, forgemake something, usually for a specific function
Nounsstampthe distinctive form in which a thing is made
stampera power tool that stamps
stampera workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine)
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 8, contact
Meaningcrush or grind with a heavy instrument.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"stamp fruit extract the juice"
Broadersquash, crush, squelch, mash, squeezeTo compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Nounsstampmachine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
English > stamp: 18 senses > verb 9, contact
MeaningRaise in a relief.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsemboss, boss
NarrowerblockStamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Broaderimpress, imprintmark or stamp with or as if with pressure
Spanishabollar, repujar
Catalanestampar en relleu
Nounsstampa device incised to make an impression
stampa block or die used to imprint a mark or design
stampa symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

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