English

Verb

tamp ‎(third-person singular simple present tamps, present participle tamping, simple past and past participle tamped)

1. (blasting) To plug up with clay, earth, dry sand, sod, or other material, as a hole bored in a rock, in order to prevent the force of the explosion from being misdirected.
2. To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes

   Tamp earth so as to make a smooth place.

3. (sexual intercourse) To have the active role during sexual intercourse.
4. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?)
5. (obscenity) A disrespectful obscenity.

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• tampon

Swedish

Noun

tamp c

1. The end, or end piece, of a rope

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