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An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.

Example: The horse gave two quick stamps and rose up on its hind legs.

An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.

Example: My passport has quite a collection of stamps.

A device for stamping designs.

Example: She loved to make designs with her collection of stamps.

A small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other, used to decorate letters or craft work.

Example: These stamps have a Christmas theme.

To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.

Example: The toddler screamed and stamped, but still got no candy.

To move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.

Example: The crowd cheered and stamped their feet in appreciation.

To strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot, or by thrusting the foot downward.

To mark by pressing quickly and heavily.

Example: This machine stamps the design into the metal cover.