Synonyms of tamp

Antonyms of tamp

Collocations of tamp

down
Frequency: 70 %

She carefully tamped down the soil around the plant.

out
Frequency: 60 %

He tamped out the cigarette butt before throwing it away.

firmly
Frequency: 45 %

The chef tamped the coffee grounds firmly into the portafilter.

lightly
Frequency: 35 %

She tamped the snow down lightly with her foot.

downward
Frequency: 25 %

The construction worker tamped the concrete downward to remove air bubbles.

Idiomatic Expressions for tamp

  • Phrase: tamp out
    Meaning: to extinguish or put out something, such as a fire or a cigarette
    Usage: He tamped out his cigarette before entering the building.