TAMPING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word tamping. (close relations)
Definition of TAMPING
Best Alternative Words for TAMPING
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compressing | verbv | |||||||
noun • applying pressure | ||||||||
packing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any material used especially to protect something • the enclosure of something in a package or box • carrying something in a pack on the back | ||||||||
pounding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • repeated heavy blows • an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) | ||||||||
pressing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||||
compacting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • closely and firmly united or packed together noun • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action • a small and economical car adjective satellite • having a short and solid form or stature • briefly giving the gist of something verb • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • compress into a wad • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
firming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter | ||||||||
ramming | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tool for driving or forcing something by impact • the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries • uncastrated adult male sheep • the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19 verb • strike or drive against with a heavy impact • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • undergo damage or destruction on impact • crowd or pack to capacity | ||||||||
pack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large indefinite quantity • a complete collection of similar things • a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) • an association of criminals • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose • a group of hunting animals • a cream that cleanses and tones the skin • a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect • a bundle (especially one carried on the back) verb • arrange in a container • fill to capacity • compress into a wad • carry, as on one's back • set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome • have with oneself; have on one's person • press tightly together or cram • hike with a backpack • press down tightly • seal with packing • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • load with a pack • treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood | ||||||||
tamper | verbv | |||||||
noun • a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.) verb • play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly • intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly | ||||||||
tamp down | verbv | |||||||
verb • press down tightly | ||||||||
tamping bar | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.) |