Meaning of the word stamp in English

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stamp

US /stæmp/
UK /stæmp/
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Noun

1.

a small adhesive piece of paper affixed to a letter or parcel to show that the postal charge has been paid

Example:
I need to buy a stamp for this letter.
The letter arrived with a rare commemorative stamp.
2.

an implement for impressing a mark or design on a surface

Example:
He used a rubber stamp to mark the documents.
The official stamp on the certificate confirmed its authenticity.
Synonym:
3.

the act of bringing down one's foot heavily on the ground or on something else

Example:
He gave a loud stamp of his foot in frustration.
The rhythmic stamp of the dancers filled the hall.

Verb

1.

to bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or on something else

Example:
She stamped her foot in anger.
He stamped out the cigarette butt.
2.

to impress a mark or design on (a surface or object) with an implement

Example:
The clerk stamped the invoice with the 'Paid' mark.
The company logo was stamped onto each product.
3.

to affix a postage stamp to (a letter or parcel)

Example:
Don't forget to stamp the envelope before mailing it.
All outgoing mail must be properly stamped.
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