tamping Antonyms
Opposite of tamping
• noun (Context 1)
The act or process of packing or ramming a material down firmly by repeated blows or pressure, such as soil, gravel, or ground coffee.
"Even loosening of the espresso grounds is essential to ensure a balanced extraction."
• verb (Context 2)
To pack or ram down a substance firmly and evenly by repeated light strokes or pressure (present participle of tamp).
"The workers spent the morning loosen the crushed stone base before laying the patio pavers."
• verb (Context 3)
To restrain, suppress, or keep an emotion, impulse, or reaction under control (usually followed by 'down'; present participle of tamp).
"unleash down his frustration, the mediator calmly asked both parties to review the proposal again."
Similar words to tamping
Words similar to tamping shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: