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stampen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cram verb To force or squeeze something into a tight space.
  • drill verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
  • foot noun The body part at the end of the leg that a person or animal stands and walks on.
  • kick verb To hit or strike something with the foot.
  • stamp noun A small piece of paper affixed to mail to show that postage has been paid.
  • stomp verb To step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger.
  • swot verb To study with effort or determination.
  • tread verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

Senses

stampen is used for these senses in English:

  • cram (transitive) To put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study, as in preparation for an examination.
  • drill (transitive) To repeat an idea frequently in order to encourage someone to remember it.
  • foot (transitive) To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
  • kick (transitive) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.
  • stamp (intransitive) To step quickly and heavily, once or repeatedly.
  • stomp (transitive, slang) To severely beat someone physically or figuratively.
  • swot (intransitive, slang, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) To study with effort or determination.
  • tread To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.

cram — full definition

  1. verb To force or squeeze something into a tight space.
  2. verb To study intensively in a short period, usually right before an exam.

drill — full definition

  1. verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
  2. verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
  3. noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
  4. noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
  5. noun A dark, gritty style of trap music known for aggressive, often violent lyrics.

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