释义 |
tam·pi·on \ˈtampēən, ˈtäm-\ noun or tom·pi·on \ˈtäm-\ (-s) Etymology: Middle English tampion, tampine, tampon, from Middle French tampon, tapon — more at tamp : something that stops an opening : plug: as a. archaic : a wooden plug used as wadding for a gun b. : a wooden plug used to close the muzzle of a gun not in use c. : a metal or canvas cover for the muzzle of a gun |