English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Tamper

Tamper (n.)

One who tamps; specifically, one who prepares for blasting, by filling the hole in which the charge is placed.

Tamper (n.)

An instrument used in tamping; a tamping iron.

Tamper (v. i.)

To meddle; to be busy; to try little experiments; as, to tamper with a disease.

Tamper (v. i.)

To meddle so as to alter, injure, or vitiate a thing.

Tamper (v. i.)

To deal unfairly; to practice secretly; to use bribery.