tamped

[US]/tæmpt/
[UK]/tæmpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the past tense and past participle of tamp; to fill or pack tightly; to seal a hole with clay or similar material; to compress or consolidate soil or other material

Phrases & Collocations

tamped down

tamped earth

tamped gravel

tamped soil

tamped mixture

tamped surface

tamped layer

tamped fill

tamped base

tamped concrete

Example Sentences

the soil was tamped down to ensure stability.

he tamped the coffee grounds before brewing.

the workers tamped the asphalt for a smooth finish.

she tamped the dirt around the newly planted tree.

the contractor ensured the foundation was well-tamped.

he carefully tamped the mixture into the mold.

the team tamped the gravel to create a solid base.

after tamping, the surface was ready for painting.

she used a tool to tamp the soil around the post.

the engineer specified how the material should be tamped.

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