Meaning & use
Stamp
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A small adhesive piece of paper affixed to mail to indicate that postage has been paid.
See it in a sentence
She licked the stamp and pressed it onto the envelope.
He collects rare stamps from the nineteenth century.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to stamp' means to bring one's foot down forcefully, or to mark something with an official imprint, as in a 'stamp of approval.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To bring one's foot down heavily and suddenly onto the ground.
The toddler stamped his feet in frustration.
3. verb
To impress a mark or design onto a surface using a device or tool.
The clerk stamped the document with the office seal.
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