tamp — to press down or pack tightly by tapping or hitting repeatedly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to press down or pack tightly by tapping or hitting repeatedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /tæmp/
Korean meaning: 두드리거나 쳐서 단단히 다지다, 꽉 채우다
Korean pronunciation: **탬**프
Example Sentences
- The construction worker tamped the asphalt with a heavy roller, dreaming of his lunch break.
- She tried to tamp down her excitement about the surprise party, but her grin gave it away.
- The gardener carefully tamped the seeds into the soil.
tamp
VERB//tæmp//
to press down or pack tightly by tapping or hitting repeatedly
a construction worker holds a heavy metal tamping tool and repeatedly strikes the wet concrete with firm downward motions. Each impact from the tool compresses the concrete mixture and eliminates air bubbles beneath the surface. The concrete becomes smoother and more compact with each strike as excess water rises to the top. A second worker nearby smooths other sections while observing the tamping process. the concrete being pressed down and packed tightly by tapping and hitting repeatedly
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'tampon' meaning 'plug' or 'stopper.' Originally referred to a rod used to pack gunpowder in cannons, then expanded to mean 'pack down firmly.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The construction worker tamped the asphalt with a heavy roller, dreaming of his lunch break.”
“She tried to tamp down her excitement about the surprise party, but her grin gave it away.”
“The gardener carefully tamped the seeds into the soil.”
“Officials are trying to tamp down rumors about the merger.”
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