Tamp (Verb)
Meaning
Press down tightly; "tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Tamp the tobacco down into the container to pack it tightly for a smooth burn.
- Use the flat surface of the spoon to tamp the coffee grounds firmly into the French press.
- To prepare the coffee for the espresso machine, tamp the grinds into the filter basket firmly and evenly.
- After adding each layer of soil, tamp it down to ensure a solid foundation for the plants to grow.
- The mechanic used a special tool to tamp the metal patch into place, sealing the hole in the muffler.