A stamp mill is a type of machine that crushes materials using heavy metal stamps. It is also known as a stamping mill or stamp battery. There are various synonyms that can be used for the term stamp mill. These include pounding mill, pounding machine, pulverizing mill, pulverizer, grist mill, grinding mill, and battery. A stamp mill has a long history, and it was used extensively in gold mining during the 19th century. Today, stamp mills are not commonly used, but their impact on mining and crushing of heavy materials is still felt in modern technology.