[ˈtampə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
(e.g: someone tampered with the brakes of my car)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘busy oneself to a particular end, machinate’): alteration of the verb temper

[ˈtampə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a machine or tool for tamping down earth or ballast


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘busy oneself to a particular end, machinate’): alteration of the verb temper