adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, with earth, sand, or similar material in order to contain and direct explosive force meant to blast the rock or collapse the mine. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The material used in tamping. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of tamp form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Very angry; fuming. Wales

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From tamp + -ing.

Related phrases

tamping irontamping machine

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