verb
tamp
Tamp (verb) means to plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.
verb
1
To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.
2
To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes
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Etymology
Probably a back-formation from tampin (misinterpreted as tamping), a variant of tampion.
Rhymes for tamp
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What is the meaning of tamp?
"tamp" (verb) means to plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.
What are the different meanings of tamp?
"tamp" has 2 main meanings: 1. To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock; 2. To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes.