stempel — meaning in English

English meaning

• ramrod noun A rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.
• stamp noun A small piece of paper affixed to mail to show that postage has been paid.

Senses

stempel is used for these senses in English:

• acrow prop An adjustable-height steel support used in the construction industry, typically to temporarily support structures while work is carried out.
• ramrod (firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.
• rubber stamp (literally) A piece of rubber or similar material with a design or text carved or molded for the purpose of transferring ink or dye to imprint that design on another object.

ramrod — full definition

1. noun A rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.
2. adj Extremely straight and rigid, especially describing posture.

stamp — full definition

1. noun A small piece of paper affixed to mail to show that postage has been paid.
2. noun A device, or the mark it leaves, used to imprint a design, date, or official approval.
3. verb To press the foot down heavily and quickly, once or repeatedly.
4. verb To mark something by pressing an inked design, seal, or pattern onto it.

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