Category:Tamp

Tamp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tamped; p. pr. & vb. n. Tamping.] Etym: [cf. F. tamponner to plug or stop. See tampion.]

1. In 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.

2. To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth So as to make a smooth place.