noun / verb
stamp
Bringing a foot down heavily.
The child stamps one foot in frustration.
Etymology
The older verb describes forceful downward striking. Stamping the foot preserves that repeated or emphatic impact action.
More examples
- A loud stamp came from the upstairs room.
- He stamped snow from his boots.
- The dancers ended with a synchronized stamp.
Forms
stamp · stamps · stamped · stamping
Similar words
- stomp
- Bring a foot down heavily.
- tramp
- Walk with heavy steps.