Definitions

1. verb

to press or pack something firmly into a container or space, especially by pushing or hammering

“She tamped the powder into the shell with a small tool.”

2. noun

a tool, typically a small hammer, used for tamping

“He used a tamp to pack the dry cement into the gap.”

3. verb

to press or compress something tightly, especially to form a compact mass

“The soil was tamped down to create a stable base.”