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stamp

Definition

  • noun: a small piece of paper that you buy and then stick to an envelope or package to pay the cost of mailing it
  • noun: a device or instrument for 'stamping'
  • verb: to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
  • verb: to bring (your foot) down heavily and noisily
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: crush, pulverize, imprint

Examples

  • She 'stamped' the cigarette 'out'. [=she put out the cigarette by stepping on it]

  • The fans cheered and 'stamped' [='stomped'] their feet as the team took the lead.

  • He 'stamped' the date on the letter. = He 'stamped' the letter with the date.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) In about half an hour I'll be on my way to Washington, - - and I'm all ready for that boy ranger. Never mind how. You take your instructions from Allen. I wouldn't trust you to lick a stamp! Use your high office to help Allen get things done. - Understand? - Yes, Jim. I doubt it. (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington