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tamped

/tæmpt/ /tɛmpt/

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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 tamped the clay tightly into the drilled hole before setting the dynamite. "

L'ouvrier a tassé fermement l'argile dans le trou foré avant de placer la dynamite.

material geology technical industry

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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."

Tasse la terre pour faire un endroit lisse.

action process work technical

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verb

Atténuer, modérer

To reduce the intensity of.

Examples :

"The medication tamped down her anxiety, allowing her to focus on the test. "

Le médicament a atténué son anxiété, lui permettant de se concentrer sur le test.

action energy physics

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adjective

Tassé, compacté

Examples :

"Because the soil was tamped hard, the new fence posts stood straight and strong. "

Parce que le sol était tassé, les nouveaux poteaux de clôture étaient droits et solides.

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adjective

Tassé, compacté

Examples :

"1957: whose floor was of tamped earth — Lawrence Durrell, Justine, p.85 (Faber)"

1957 : dont le sol était en terre tassée — Lawrence Durrell, Justine, p.85 (Faber)

material technical process