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tamping iron

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An iron rod used for beating down the earthy substance in tamping for blasting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The world's most famous tamping iron is the one that struck the head of Phineas Gage.

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tamper, iron, tool

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