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headstamp en · NOUN

Etymology

From head + stamp.

Meanings

  1. The identification marking on the base (bottom) of a cartridge casing.
    • Photographs were taken of the weapons' serial numbers and [of the] markings on the bottoms of the cartridge casings, known as headstamps, which can reveal where and when ammunition was made. 2009 Chivers, C.J. (The New York Times), Is U.S. Ammo going to Taliban?; run in Austin American-Statesman, May 20, 2009, p A-1

Forms

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headstamps Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

ammo · ammunition · breechloading · cartridge · case · round · shell · bullet

headstamp en · VERB

Etymology

From head + stamp.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To affix a headstamp to.

Forms

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headstamping Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
headstamped Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
headstamped Tense=Past lexicographic
headstamps Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic