Tamp v. t. (past & past part. tamped; pres. part. tamping)
1.
In blasting, to plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock, in order to prevent the force of the explosion from being misdirected.
2.
To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place.
