Definitions

1. noun

a mark or impression made by pressure or a blow

“The post office clerk applied a stamp to the envelope.”

2. noun

a person authorized to collect taxes or duties

“The tax collector was a government stamp who traveled from town to town.”

3. noun

a piece of paper or a printed image on a piece of paper issued for postage

“She needed to buy a stamp to mail her letter.”

4. verb

to mark or impress with a stamp

“The chef stamped the meat with a seal to cook evenly.”

5. verb

to approve or give official permission for something

“The government stamped the new law, making it official.”

6. verb

to walk heavily or clumsily

“He stamped his foot in anger.”

7. verb

to leave a mark or impression

“The rain stamped the mud into the ground.”

8. verb

to strike or beat heavily

“The sledgehammer stamped the nail into the wood.”

9. verb

to close a door or lid with a sudden movement

“She stamped the door shut behind her.”

10. verb

to express strong emotions or opinions

“He stamped his foot and shouted at the umpire.”