Associations to the word «Tamp»

TAMP, verb. (blasting) to plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock, in order to prevent the force of the explosion from being misdirected.

TAMP, verb. To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place.

TAMP, noun. A tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.).

TAMP, verb. Press down tightly; "tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso".