stamp
Plural
stamps
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a small piece of paper or other material that is affixed to a letter or package to indicate that the appropriate postage fee has been paid for its delivery
A stamp is a small piece of paper, typically with adhesive on one side, that is used to pay for the delivery of mail. It is usually attached to an envelope or package and serves as proof that postage has been paid. Stamps often feature images, designs, or text, and their value is marked on them, indicating the amount of postage they cover. Stamps are commonly available for purchase at post offices and can vary in price depending on the size, weight, and destination of the mail. They are essential for mailing items through the postal system.
- I found an old love letter with a vintage stamp from the 1940s.
- After writing my postcards, I realized I needed to buy some stamps at the post office.
- The colorful stamps on the package caught my eye right away.
- Each letter in the collection had a unique stamp from different countries.
- He carefully placed the stamp on the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox.
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machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
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a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
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a type or class
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a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
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a block or die used to imprint a mark or design
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a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid
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something that can be used as an official medium of payment
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