stamp
nounmasculine/kɐˈɾĩ.bu/medium
ca·rim·bo
Definition
A device, usually of rubber or metal, with a raised design, used to imprint an inked mark.
The official stamp is required on the form.
The postmark stamp showed the date of posting.
Common collocations
rubber stampdate stamppostage stampto stamp a document
Idiomatic expressions
- Stamp of approval (official endorsement or acceptance).
Etymology
Origem obscura, possivelmente onomatopeica ou do malaio 'keramat' (sagrado, objeto sagrado), através do crioulo.