First Known Use: 1834
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1tamp
transitive verb \ˈtamp\
: to press (something) down by hitting it lightly
Full Definition of TAMP
1
: to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows <tamp wet concrete>
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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
2tamp
noun
TAMPING 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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