"Stamp" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A stamp is a small image or design printed on a piece of paper, typically rectangular in shape. It is used for various purposes, including:
1. Postal stamps: a small piece of adhesive paper with a national or postal service's seal or logo, used to mark payment for postage on an envelope or package.
2. Signature stamps: a rubber stamp used to create a replica of a signature.
3. Wax stamp: a metal stamp used to print a design onto wax, often used for sealing documents.
4. Chop or embossing stamp: a metal plate etched with a design, used for stamping a design onto a document or paper.
It can also mean a characteristic or feature of something.
Furthermore, the verb 'to stamp' means:
to press something down with force, often to make an impression or to flatten it
to append or place a stamp on something, such as a document or an envelope
to shut or close something, like a door or a book
to tread on something to crush or flatten it
to move heavily or clumsily, often in a way that impresses or commands attention
Examples of "stamp" usage:
1. Verb
Can I get a stamp on this letter to send it to the UK? (requesting a postage stamp)
She gave the fabric a stamp with her foot. (used force to make a shape or impression)
2. Noun
The stamp on the envelope was a panda. (description of the postal stamp)
The fireman applied stamps to the patient to revive him. (used to describe a sign or a label on a person or thing)
3. Idiomatic expressions
Take a stamp out of your footbeats and listen to music. (stop dancing and listen)
It was a stamp of approval from the government to start the project. (a formal or official agreement)
4. Slang
The new iPhone got a bad stamp from critics. (negative reviews)
That concert was a stamp to me - I'm going back for more. (excitement, enthusiasm)
5. Specialized usage
In geology, a stamp is a type of scratch or groove on a rock.
A person who stammers or has a speech impediment that causes them to speak in short, hesitant bursts, often repeating sounds or words.<br><br>Example: "The speaker was a stammerer and struggled to get the words out."
Stammering, also known as stuttering, is a speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as interruptions in the flow of speech, often accompanied by physical signs such as tension, anxiety, or facial grimaces.<br><br>Causes of stammering can be varied, ranging from genetics to brain injury, neurodevelopmental disorders, or even secondary to other medical conditions. It can also be shaped by social and environmental factors.<br><br>Stammering can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, including their social relationships, educational and professional opportunities, and overall self-confidence. Various treatments and therapies are available to help alleviate the symptoms of stammering, including fluency therapy, speech therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
To speak in a halting, stuttering manner, often interposing "hums" or "ahs" into one's speech.
A sudden and uncontrolled movement of a large crowd of people, animals, or vehicles, often in a violent or frightened manner.<br><br>Example: The surprise announcement of the concert's cancellation caused a stampede from the stadium.
Stampeded (pejorative, slang): Those who were indirectly killed during the brutality of the English colonizers in South Africa.