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tamp

/tæmp/

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verb

Bourrer, tasser

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

Examples :

"The construction worker used a long rod to tamp the clay into the drilled hole before setting the dynamite. "

L'ouvrier a utilisé une longue tige pour bourrer l'argile dans le trou percé avant de placer la dynamite.

material geology technical

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verb

Tasser, damer

To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes

Examples :

"Tamp earth so as to make a smooth place."

Tassez la terre afin de créer un endroit lisse.

action process technical industry

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verb

Atténuer, modérer

To reduce the intensity of.

Examples :

"To tamp down the rumors spreading through the office, the manager sent out a clarifying email. "

Pour atténuer les rumeurs qui se propageaient dans le bureau, le directeur a envoyé un e-mail de clarification.