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tamped

 

[ tæmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

construction work

Tamped refers to the action of packing down or compressing a material, such as soil or asphalt, to make it more firm and stable. This process helps in ensuring that the surface is level and can support structures or heavy loads.

Synonyms

compress, consolidate, pack, press

Examples of usage

  • The workers tamped the gravel to create a solid base.
  • Before pouring the concrete, they tamped the earth to remove any air pockets.
  • He carefully tamped the soil around the newly planted tree.

Translations

Translations of the word "tamped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compactado

🇮🇳 समेटा हुआ

🇩🇪 verdichtet

🇮🇩 dipadatkan

🇺🇦 утрамбований

🇵🇱 zagęszczony

🇯🇵 押し固められた

🇫🇷 compacté

🇪🇸 compactado

🇹🇷 sıkıştırılmış

🇰🇷 다져진

🇸🇦 مضغوط

🇨🇿 zhuštěný

🇸🇰 zhustený

🇨🇳 压实的

🇸🇮 stisnjen

🇮🇸 þjappaður

🇰🇿 сығылған

🇬🇪 კომპაქტური

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 compactado

Word origin

The word 'tamped' is derived from the verb 'tamp', which entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily from the Middle French word 'tamper', meaning 'to pack down'. The use of the term became more prevalent in the fields of construction and civil engineering. Originally used in the context of packing down explosives in mining, the term has evolved to describe the technique of compacting various materials, particularly soil, gravel, and asphalt. The process of tamping has significant importance in construction, ensuring that structures are built on a solid foundation, minimizing future settling and instability. The transition of the word into more general construction terminology illustrates the vernacular evolution in trades and occupations where precision in material handling is paramount.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,365, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.