tamping en · ADJ
Etymology
From tamp + -ing.
Meanings
- (Wales) Very angry; fuming.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more tamping | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most tamping | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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tamping en · NOUN
Etymology
From tamp + -ing.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, with earth, sand, or similar material in order to contain and direct explosive force meant to blast the rock or collapse the mine.
- (countable, uncountable) The material used in tamping.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tampings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
tamping en · VERB
Etymology
From tamp + -ing.
Meanings
-
(form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of tamp
form of tamp