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tamps

/tæmps/ /tɑmps/

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

Examples :

"The construction worker tamps the clay firmly into the drilled hole before setting off the dynamite. "
material geology industry technical

Related Words

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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 dynamite

dynamite noun

/ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/

A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting; invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867.

"The miners used dynamite to blast open the rock face for the new tunnel. "

Illustration drilled

drilled verb

/dɹɪld/

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

"Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction."

Illustration frequent

frequent adjective

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/

Done or occurring often; common.

"I am a frequent visitor to that city."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration announcement

announcement noun

/əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/

An act of announcing, or giving notice.

"He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make."

Illustration blasting

blasting verb

/ˈblæstɪŋ/

To make an impression on, by making a loud blast or din.

"The loud music blasting from the car speakers made everyone turn and stare. "

Illustration unexpected

unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration intensity

intensity noun

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/

The quality of being intense.

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

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration setting

setting verb

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

To put (something) down, to rest.

"Set the tray there."