Tamp Definition

tămp
tamped, tamping, tamps
verb
tamped, tamping, tamps
In blasting, to pack clay, sand, etc. around the charge in (the drill hole)
Webster's New World
To pack more tightly or make more compact by a series of blows or taps.
To tamp down the soil around the plants.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Tamp

  • Probably related to French tamponner (“to plug or stop"). See tampion.

    From Wiktionary

  • Perhaps back-formation from tampin variant of tampion

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tamp Sentence Examples

  • Put the post in place and tamp the backfill carefully in layers.

  • Use your fingers or hands to gently tamp or press the soil down around the roots.

  • With a pressurized portafilter, you do n't need to worry as much about the tamp pressure or grind of the beans.

  • Step 4 - Laying first course Fit first block and tamp down gently, fit second block and repeat.

  • Pinks also do not like to be mulched, so skip the mulch and simply tamp or press the soil down around the plant with your hand to ensure that no air pockets remain.

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Words Starting With

TTATAM

Words Ending With

PMPAMP

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tamp

Words Starting With T and Ending With P

Starts With T & Ends With PStarts With TA & Ends With PStarts With T & Ends With MP

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With T4 Letter Words Ending With P