headstamp
verbEtymology From head + stamp.
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To affix a headstamp to.
headstamp
nounEtymology From head + stamp.
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Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry 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
- Related terms
- ammo, ammunition, bullet, round, breechloading, cartridge, case, shell