verb
tamp
Tamp (verb) means to fill a hole drilled in rock with clay, earth, sand or a similar material.
verb
1
To fill a hole drilled in rock with clay, earth, sand or a similar material.
2
To pack something down firmly using repeated light taps.
"Tamp earth so as to make a smooth place."
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Etymology
Probably a back-formation from tampin, which was misread as tamping, itself a variant of tampion.
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What is the meaning of tamp?
"tamp" (verb) means to fill a hole drilled in rock with clay, earth, sand or a similar material.
What is another word for tamp?
Other words for "tamp" include pack.
What are the different meanings of tamp?
"tamp" has 2 main meanings: 1. To fill a hole drilled in rock with clay, earth, sand or a similar material; 2. To pack something down firmly using repeated light taps.
