tamp
verb
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Definition of tamp
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows
tamp wet concrete
tamp
nounDefinition of tamp (Entry 2 of 2)
: a tool for tamping
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Although the character is the most complex and thoughtful, Haddish seems constrained throughout the movie, tamping down her natural exuberance to furrow her brow and scowl menacingly at the men who inevitably want to encroach on her newfound turf. — Ann Hornaday, Twin Cities, "Mob wives turn mobsters in ‘The Kitchen,’ a pale shadow of last year’s ‘Widows’," 8 Aug. 2019 Assistant starter Hector Ramirez fell to the ground near the grass course’s chute after a crew of workers at the gate tamped down the grass following the start of a 1-mile race on turf. — Tod Leonard, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Workers’ CPR revives assistant starter at Del Mar," 28 July 2019 The Trump administration on Monday moved to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants in a major escalation of the president's battle to tamp down the number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. — CBS News, "Trump administration moves to end protections for Central American asylum seekers," 15 July 2019 The Trump administration on Monday moved to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants in a major escalation of the president's battle to tamp down the number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. — Colleen Long, sun-sentinel.com, "Trump moves to end asylum protections for Central Americans, after a weekend of fear about ICE raids," 15 July 2019 Grazing animals tamp down deep snow, allowing heat to escape the soil. — Katie Orlinsky, National Geographic, "Arctic permafrost is thawing fast. That affects us all.," 16 Aug. 2019 Muilenburg's prediction could help tamp down speculation that 2020 is the more likely date for the jet. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, "Boeing, reporting a big loss, stands by hopes 737 Max will fly again this year," 24 July 2019 Put in your grind, tamp it down, and add an ounce of water. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, "The 5 Best Portable Espresso Makers," 18 July 2019 Atsushi Osanai, who used to work at Sony and now is a professor at Waseda Business School in Tokyo, said the company’s wide portfolio of businesses helped tamp down volatility, especially since the movie unit has its hits and misses. — Takashi Mochizuki, WSJ, "Sony CEO’s Choice: Stay Together or Bend to Loeb’s Breakup Push," 14 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Administration officials said the idea had not been pushed with Mr. Trump and tried to tamp talk of it down. — New York Times, "Trump Administration Considers Moves to Bolster Economy," 19 Aug. 2019 Another study by food scientists at Cornell University also showed in 2015 that the noise level on flights tamps down sweet flavors but amps up umami tastes in substances like tomato juice. — Author: Hannah Sampson, Anchorage Daily News, "'Mile Cry Club’: Why human emotions and senses go haywire on a plane," 21 June 2019 For now, Fed officials would likely be relieved to see the rate of hiring slow and unemployment stabilize at its current, historically low levels, all of which tamp down worries that growth is becoming unsustainable. — Nick Timiraos, WSJ, "July Jobs Report Likely to Keep Fed on Track for Next Rate Increase," 3 Aug. 2018 An economic slowdown could of course tamp down demand for gasoline, drying up refiners’ profits. — Rebecca Elliott, WSJ, "Gasoline Makers Are Reaping Big Profits," 7 Aug. 2018 These cellular cyborgs could one day step in when your body falls short in its attempts to hunt cancer cells, tamp down overactive immune responses or adjust the gut microbiome. — Eric Smalley, Discover Magazine, "Cellular Cyborgs: How Programmable DNA Strands Might Control Healing," 25 Sep. 2018 Back fill in the hole with the soil, tamp down the soil gently around the plant, and feed with some balanced fertilizer. — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, "How to Grow Hydrangeas," 1 Aug. 2018 High prices generate a short burst of profits but can undermine economic growth and tamp down demand. — Rebecca Elliott And Christopher M. Matthews, WSJ, "U.S. Shale Companies Motor Ahead Despite OPEC," 24 June 2018 Congress passed the REAL ID law in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to increase security and tamp down fraud. — Allison Kite, kansascity, "Missouri isn’t ready for the switch to REAL ID. That could affect your travel plans," 15 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tamp.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tamp
verb
English Language Learners Definition of tamp
: to press (something) down by hitting it lightly
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tamp
verb
\ ˈtamp
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tamped;
tamping
Kids Definition of tamp
: to press down or in by hitting lightly
She tamped down the soil.
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