tamp

UK
/tæmp/
US
/tæmp/

Translations

tampverb
tamped
Past Simple
tamped
Past Participle
tamping
Gerund
UK
/tæmp/
US
/tæmp/
He used a tool to tamp the soil around the plant.
Он использовал инструмент, чтобы утрамбовать почву вокруг растения.
tampnoun
tamps
pl
UK
/tæmp/
US
/tæmp/
The workers used a tamp to compact the soil.
Рабочие использовали трамбовку, чтобы уплотнить почву.

Definitions

tampverb
To pack or push something down tightly.
He used a stick to tamp the soil around the newly planted tree.
To diminish or suppress the intensity, force, or spread of something, typically used with the particle "down".
Officials tried to tamp down the rumors circulating on social media.
tampnoun
A tool used for packing or compacting a substance or material into a space or container.
The barista used a tamp to press the coffee grounds into the portafilter.
A plug or packing of clay, earth, or similar material used to seal a hole or confine an explosive charge.
The blaster inserted a tamp of moist clay above the dynamite stick.