1. the action of packing down or compressing material by repeated blows or pressure

1. present participle of tamp; packing down or compressing material by repeated blows or pressure

Examples

• The construction crew spent the morning tamping the gravel foundation.
• Proper tamping of the soil ensures a stable base for the patio.
• He used a metal rod for tamping the concrete mix.
• The tamping process requires steady, even pressure.
• After tamping the earth around the fence post, it stood firmly in place.
• The workers were tamping down the asphalt with heavy equipment.