tamp etymology

Etymology

• Old French: tampier, tampe, tamponner ("to beat, ram, plug")
• Latin: tympanum ("drum, tambourine")
• Greek: týmpanon ("drum")

Meaning

• To pack down or press something firmly to remove air or create a tight fit
• To insert or drive a plug or wedge into an opening
• To beat or strike repeatedly

Origin

The word "tamp" originates from the Latin "tympanum," which refers to a drum or tambourine. The drum's stretched membrane is beaten to produce sound, and this beating action is similar to the act of pressing or packing something down. Over time, the word "tamp" came to be associated with this specific action of compressing and securing objects.

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