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¹tamp

transitive verb \ˈtamp\

: to press (something) down by hitting it lightly

Full Definition of TAMP

: to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows <tamp wet concrete>

: to put a check on : reduce, lessen <tamp down rumors>

— tamp·er noun

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Origin of TAMP

probably back-formation from obsolete tampion, tampin plug, from Middle English, from Middle French tapon, tampon, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German zapho tap — more at tap

First Known Use: 1834

Rhymes with TAMP

amp, camp, champ, clamp, cramp, damp, guimpe, lamp, ramp, samp, scamp, stamp, tramp, vamp

²tamp

noun

Definition of TAMP

: a tool for tamping

First Known Use of TAMP

1920

TAMP Defined for Kids

tamp

verb \ˈtamp\

tampedtamp·ing

Definition of TAMP for Kids

: to press down or in by hitting lightly <She tamped down the soil.>

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