Tamping Definition

verb

Present participle of tamp.

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noun
The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, for the purpose of blasting the rock or exploding the mine.
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The material used in tamping.
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Other Word Forms of Tamping

Noun

Singular:
tamping
Plural:
tampings

Tamping Sentence Examples

  • Tamping the tobacco, he fired up a lighter to the pipe.

  • Now you can either remove soil or add soil as required to level the area before gently tamping the turf back into place.

  • A group of navvies appear to be tamping the track on the right-hand side, making it ready to receive trains.

  • Tamping Tool - The tamping tool is a stainless steel tool used with Cuisinart espresso makers.

  • The tamping tool may become warped in the dishwasher.

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Words Starting With

TTATAM

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With T and Ending With G

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With T7 Letter Words Ending With G