nounπShareA person or thing that tamps."The tamper in the printer jammed the paper. "thingitemutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe."He used his tamper to gently press the tobacco into the pipe before lighting it. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA railway vehicle used to tamp down ballast."The railway workers used the tamper to compact the gravel around the tracks. "vehiclemachinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn envelope of neutron-reflecting material in a nuclear weapon, used to delay the expansion of the reacting material and thus produce a longer-lasting and more energetic explosion."The tamper in the nuclear weapon design was crucial for the sustained explosion. "materialenergyphysicstechnologyweaponscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something)."The alarm had been tampered with and didnβt go off when it should have."actionlawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone)."Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted."politicsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it."The student tampered with the test answers, hoping to get a better grade. "actionlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo involve oneself (in a plot, scheme, etc.)."He chose not to tamper in the office politics, preferring to focus on his own work. "actionpoliticsgovernmentplanorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to practise or administer something (especially medicine) without sufficient knowledge or qualifications.""Please don't tamper with the car engine if you don't know how it works; you might damage it." "medicineactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(in professional sports) To discuss future contracts with a player, against league rules."The coach was warned for tampering with a promising young player, discussing their contract before the season ended. "sportbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
