tamping
tamping · tampings
The act of one who tampsThe act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, with earth, sand, or similar material in order to contain and direct explosive force meant to blast the rock or collapse the mine.
US/tˈæmpɪŋ/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, with earth, sand, or similar material in order to contain and direct explosive force meant to blast the rock or collapse the mine.
(countable, uncountable)The material used in tamping.
Origin
From tamp + -ing.From tamp + -ing.
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Forms
plural: tampingsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable