The blaster drove the tamping iron into the charge pocket to beat down the earth and secure the explosive before detonation.

The tamping machine worked through the night to restore track alignment after the storm.

The tamping machines worked through the night to stabilize the tracks before the morning express.

The gardener tamps down the soil around the seedlings every morning.

She kept tamping down the soil around the seed with her thumb to ensure it was firm.

After the rain, she tamped down the soil around the seedlings.

The crew reached for their tamping irons before leveling the gravel bed.

She admired the intricate pattern woven into the tampan draped across the table.

The veterinarian carefully removed a tampan from the horse's ear to prevent disease.

Tampa Bay attracts sailors, fishermen, and tourists with its calm waters and scenic shoreline.