stamper
/'stæpmə/
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Definition
- 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
- a power tool that stamps
- a metal stamper
- someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground
- 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)