Definition: An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
That’s a very interesting definition you found there – “an act of stamping the foot, paw, or hoof.” It's describing how animals express themselves, isn't it?
Let’s break that down. "Stamps" in this case refers to a quick, forceful movement! Think about a dog who’s telling you “No!” –
thump thump
– that's a stamp. Or maybe a horse kicking up its heels –
clip clop stomp
- that’s also a stamp.
It’s a way animals communicate – showing excitement, annoyance, or even warning.
Now, "stamps" can also have another meaning, of course! It’s those little pieces of paper we put on mail to pay for postage, right? Those are
paper
stamps - completely different from the animal action!
Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about what a ‘stamp’ means in either of its definitions?