tamp
to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes: He tamped the tobacco in his pipe.
(in blasting) to fill (a drilled hole) with earth or the like after the charge has been inserted.
Origin of tamp
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How to use tamp in a sentence
Afterward he tamps the channel through which the litharge discharges.
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British Dictionary definitions for tamp (1 of 2)
/ (tæmp) /
to force or pack down firmly by repeated blows
to pack sand, earth, etc into (a drill hole) over an explosive
Origin of tamp
1British Dictionary definitions for tamp (2 of 2)
/ (tæmp) /
(tr) to bounce (a ball)
(intr usually foll by down) to pour with rain
Origin of tamp
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