Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headstamp

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
head-stamp
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The identification marking on the base (bottom) of a cartridge casing.

verb

To affix a headstamp to.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From head + stamp.

Usage

Inflected Forms

headstamps (plural) headstamps (present, singular) headstamping (participle, present) headstamped (participle, past) headstamped (past)

Frequently Paired Words

ammo ammunition bullet round breechloading cartridge case shell

Questions

What does headstamp mean?
The identification marking on the base (bottom) of a cartridge casing.
Where does headstamp come from?
From head + stamp.

How to pronounce headstamp

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