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tamping

/ˈtæmpɪŋ/ /tæmˈpɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
(blasting) To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock.

Examples :

"The miners were carefully tamping the clay into the hole to secure the explosives. "
material geology technical industry
noun
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.

Examples :

"The construction worker ensured the tamping was done carefully around the dynamite to maximize the force of the explosion against the rock. "
material geology technical action industry

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disconnected verb

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/

To sever or interrupt a connection.

"The electrician disconnected the power supply before starting the repairs. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration explosives

explosives noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪvz/

Any explosive substance.

"Construction workers use explosives to break down large rocks. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration absolutely

absolutely adverb

/æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

"My mom is absolutely certain that I need to finish my homework tonight. "

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intensity noun

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/

The quality of being intense.

"The intensity of the music made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration explosion

explosion noun

/ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/

A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.)

"The firework display ended with a spectacular explosion of color and sound. "

Illustration explosive

explosive noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/

Any explosive substance.

"The demolition crew carefully handled the explosive before the building implosion. "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

Illustration unexpectedly

unexpectedly adverb

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

In an unexpected manner.

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "