2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Tamp \Tamp\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tamped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tamping}.] [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. [1913 Webster] 2. To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Tamping \Tamp"ing\, n. 1. The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, for the purpose of blasting the rock or exploding the mine. [1913 Webster] 2. The material used in tamping. See {Tamp}, v. t., 1. [1913 Webster] {Tamping iron}, an iron rod for beating down the earthy substance in tamping for blasting. [1913 Webster]
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