(allgemein) Werkzeug aus Stahl oder Gummi zum Drucken, Siegeln, Pressen oder Schneiden; Präge-S., zur Herstellung von Münzen, Medaillen u. dgl.
ETYM Old Eng. dee, die, French dé, from Latin datus given, thrown, p. p. of dare to give, throw. Related to Date a point of time.
(Homonym: dye).
1. A device used for shaping metal.
2. A tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods.
ETYM Latin pistillum, pistillus, a pestle: cf. French pistil. Related to Pestle.
Plant's ovary with style and stigma.
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General term for the female part of a flower, either referring to one single carpel or a group of several fused carpels.
(Homonym: pistol).
The female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma; SYN. gynoecium.
A cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing.
1. A stamp of rubber for making imprints
2. A person who echoes or imitates others
3. A mostly powerless yet officially recognized body or person that approves or endorses programs and policies initiated usually by a single specified source
4. Routine authorization of an action without questions.
(Homonym: seel).
1. A stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it).
2. A finishing coating applied to seal out especially moisture.
3. A device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents; SYN. stamp.
4. A tight and perfect closure.
5. Mark or impression made in a block of wax to authenticate letters and documents. Seals were used in ancient China and are still used in China, Korea, and Japan.
1. A block or die used to imprint a mark or design.
2. A symbol that is the result of printing; SYN. impression.<br />
3. A printed coupon issued by a postal service to show that payment for delivery has been made; is usually affixed to the envelope.
4. A type or class
5. A heavy bar that moves vertically for crushing ores; SYN. pestle.
(Botanik) Geschlechtsorgan der Samenpflanzen.
ETYM Latin pistillum, pistillus, a pestle: cf. French pistil. Related to Pestle.
Plant's ovary with style and stigma.
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General term for the female part of a flower, either referring to one single carpel or a group of several fused carpels.
(Homonym: pistol).
The female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma; SYN. gynoecium.