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headstamps

headstamps is the plural of headstamp.

Meaning of headstamp

Noun

headstamp (plural headstamps)

  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

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Questions about headstamps

What is headstamps the plural of?
Headstamps is the plural of headstamp.

Words near headstamps in the dictionary

  1. headstall
  2. headstalls
  3. headstamp
  4. headstamped
  5. headstamping
  6. headstamps
  7. headstand
  8. headstanded
  9. headstander
  10. headstanders
  11. headstanding

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