Definition

1. Noun:
   • A power tool that stamps: A mechanical device used to impress a mark, pattern, or shape onto a surface, typically using force.
   • A metal stamper: A person or machine that stamps or impresses designs, letters, or shapes onto metal.
   • Someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground: A person who walks in a loud, heavy-footed manner, often making a stamping sound.
   • A workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine): A skilled laborer who shapes or cuts materials, especially metal, using a stamp, die, or press.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The factory uses an automated stamper to imprint serial numbers on the parts.
  • The old stamper in the workshop can press intricate designs into sheet metal.
  • He's such a stamper when he's angry; you can hear him coming down the hall.
  • The stamper operated the machine that cut the brass plates into precise shapes.

Advanced Usage

• "To work as a stamper": To have the occupation of operating stamping machinery or tools.
  • He learned to work as a stamper in an automotive parts plant.

Variants and Related Words

• Stamp (verb/noun): The core action or tool from which "stamper" is derived. To mark or impress with a design, or a device for doing so.
• Stamping (noun/gerund): The process or result of using a stamper.
  • The stamping of passports is done at the border control.

Synonyms

• Embosser: A tool or person that creates a raised design.
• Puncher: A tool or machine for piercing or cutting.
• Trampler: One who treads heavily (closer in meaning to the "noisy walker" sense).

Related Phrases

• Stamping machine: The equipment operated by a stamper.
• Stamping press: A type of machine used for stamping metal.

Noun

1. a power tool that stamps
   • a metal stamper
2. someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground
3. a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine)