tamp
verb (used with object)
to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes.
tamps
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present tense formof tamp (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As the lack of workforce tamps down business growth, fewer U.S.-born workers are hired as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
“Seeing all the results tamps down their unrealistic expectations,” he said, as they conclude for themselves that they need to rethink their retirement timetable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2025
Before he steps in the box for each at-bat, Kelenic takes the end of his Victus bat and tamps a small indentation out in front of the center of the plate.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
As the job market weakens, paycheck growth slows, which further tamps down buying.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
Afterward he tamps the channel through which the litharge discharges.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
