Tāmp, v. t.

[Fr. tamponner, taper, Sp. & Pg. tapar, Pr. tampir, to plug or stop. See TAMPION.]

1. To fill up, as a hole bored in a rock for blasting, especially by driving in something with frequent strokes.
2. Hence, to drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp mud so as to make a smooth place.
3. (Mil.) To pack earth or other materials round; as, to tamp a mine, in order to prevent an explosion in a wrong direction.