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| ashtray |
An ashtray is where people put the ashes of a cigarette or cigar while they are smoking it and also where they stamp out the ends of the cigarette or cigar when they are finished. An ashtray is also used for the ashes from a pipe. |
| postcard |
a small card that can be mailed without an envelope. Postcards often have a picture on one side and space for a message, address, and stamp on the other. |
| postmark |
a mark stamped on mail by the post office. A postmark cancels the stamp on a piece of mail and shows the date and place of mailing. [1/2 definitions] |
| seal1 |
a stamp or sticker used for decoration or to raise money for a cause. [1/5 definitions] |
| stamp |
to move with force and speed downward upon something. [6/10 definitions] |
| stomp |
to stamp or walk heavily upon so as to smash or otherwise harm. [2/3 definitions] |
| tantrum |
When a young child has a tantrum, they get very, very angry and usually make a lot of noise. They might scream or yell, or they might stamp their feet or pound something with their fists. A tantrum usually lasts several minutes. |
| trample |
to step on in a heavy or noisy way; to crush with the feet; stamp (usually followed by "on", "upon," or "over"). [1/4 definitions] |
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