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Disputed island in the South China Sea
Taiping Island, also known as Itu Aba, and various other names, is the largest of the naturally occurring Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The
Taiping_Island
Airport in Qijin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Taiping Island Airport (Chinese: 太平島機場; pinyin: Tàipíng Dǎo Jīchǎng) is an airport on Taiping Island, Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is located
Taiping_Island_Airport
Disputed archipelago in the South China Sea
the only inhabitable island, Taiping Island, as its base, and it renamed the island under the name of the naval vessel as Taiping. Also following the defeat
Spratly_Islands
Island in the northern South China Sea
wharf and lighthouse on Taiping Island, demonstrating the ROC's commitment to making Taiping Island a peaceful and low-carbon island, as well as an ecological
Pratas_Island
Territorial dispute involving multiple countries over the Spratly Islands
Taiwan. Taiwan's airstrip on Taiping has irritated Vietnam. China views Taiwan's expansion of its military and airstrip on Taiping as benefiting China's position
Spratly_Islands_dispute
Island constructed by people
largest Taiping Island, and Vietnam 48, by far the most numerous. China's claim to the area dates back to at least the 1940s. It began building islands in
Artificial_island
City in southern Taiwan
Pratas Island Taiping Island Kaohsiung Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the
Kaohsiung
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Taiping in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Taiping, Tai-p’ing, or Tai Ping most often refers to: Princess Taiping (died 713), Tang dynasty princess
Taiping
Marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean
artificial islands in the Spratly Islands, stating that it had caused "severe harm to the coral reef environment." Finally, it characterized Taiping Island and
South_China_Sea
Pratas Island (Tungsha, Dong-sha; 東沙群島) Spratly Islands (Nansha, Nan-sha; 南沙群島; disputed with several Southeast Asian countries and China) Taiping (Itu
List_of_islands_of_Taiwan
2013–2016 Chinese land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea
another 200 nm from Taiping Island, as ‘islands’ are given the same status as mainland territory under UNCLOS. However, as Taiping Island was “incapable of
Great_Wall_of_Sand
2013–2016 international arbitration case
Philippines. Tomas Cloma even stole China (ROC)'s national flag from the Taiping Island. In July 1956, he apologised officially for his act and he surrendered
South_China_Sea_Arbitration
Islands in the South China Sea
claiming various parts of the archipelago). James Shoal Taiping Island Zhongzhou Reef The Zhongsha Islands Macclesfield Bank (with no land above sea level),
South_China_Sea_Islands
hitting Thitu Island, the Republic of China (Taiwan) authorities ordered all the garrisons on Thitu Island to withdraw to Taiping Island to avoid the typhoons
Thitu_Island
Taiping island, allowing the island to accommodate various kinds of military aircraft. Taiwan then performed live fire military exercises on Taiping island
Timeline of the South China Sea dispute
Timeline_of_the_South_China_Sea_dispute
Disputed reef in the South China Sea
Islands, South China Sea under administration by the Republic of China (Taiwan). It lies 4.6 km (2.9 mi) east of Taiwan-administered Taiping Island (Itu
Zhongzhou_Reef
Territories under the control of Taiwan
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu Area, to the exclusion of Wuqiu, Dongsha Island, and Taiping Island. The term is complementary to "Mainland Area", which is practically
Taiwan_Area
District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
the northern tip of the island and the Zhongzhou Ferry Pier at the middle of the island. Dongsha Airport and Taiping Island Airport. List of Taiwanese
Cijin_District
airports in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Taiping Layang-Layang Yongshu Rancudo Trường Sa Zhubi Meiji The Taiping Island Airport was completed
List of airports in the Spratly Islands
List_of_airports_in_the_Spratly_Islands
Pratas Island (Tungsha) (817) and Taiping Island, the largest island of the Spratly Islands (819). There is no mail delivery to the Senkaku Islands (Tiaoyutai)
Postal_codes_in_Taiwan
First level administrative divisions of China
Republic of China (PRC) while the Republic of China on Taiwan includes Taiping Island (Itu Aba) as part of Cijin District, Kaohsiung. Has separate ISO 3166-2
Provincial-level divisions of China
Provincial-level_divisions_of_China
Contested Chinese map of South China Sea
administers Taiping Island, the largest of the Spratly Islands, also rejected the ruling and deployed a coast guard vessel to the island/rock, with a
Nine-dash_line
Disputed islands in the South China Sea
islands in turn. In March 1939 Japan took the islands from France, garrisoned them, and built a submarine base at Itu Aba (now Taiping / 太平) Island.
Paracel_Islands
Taiwan Province and some islands of Fujian Province. The ROC also controls the Pratas Island and Taiping Island in the Spratly Islands, which are part of the
Administrative divisions of Taiwan
Administrative_divisions_of_Taiwan
Taiping Island RCSP Taiping Island Airport 10°22′38″N 114°21′59″E / 10.37722°N 114.36639°E / 10.37722; 114.36639 (Taiping Island Airport) Taoyuan RCGM
List_of_airports_in_Taiwan
"free area", has consisted of Taiwan Island, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and several smaller islands, including Taiping Island in the South China Sea. Taiwan's
Politics_of_Taiwan
Part of a larger geographical region or continent
Island Spratly Islands James Shoal (undersea feature) Taiping Island Zhongzhou Reef Zhongsha Islands Macclesfield Bank Walker Shoal Scarborough Shoal Taiwan
Subregion
Ocean Affairs Minister Kuan Bi-ling makes a visit to Taiping Island in the disputed Spratly Islands to oversee exercises by the Coast Guard Administration
2026_in_Taiwan
Taiwan occupies the largest, Taiping Island. Brunei, Malaysia, and the Philippines also claim some of the features in the island chain. By the 1970s, the
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea
Territorial_disputes_in_the_South_China_Sea
Town in Hainan, China
Rocky Island (simplified Chinese: 石岛; traditional Chinese: 石島; pinyin: Shí Dǎo; lit. 'stone island'; Vietnamese: Đảo Đá) is one of the Paracel Islands in
Rocky_Island,_South_China_Sea
Overview of sovereign states
to as the "Republic of Iceland" and sometimes its counterpart Lýðveldið Ísland in Icelandic, the official name of the country is simply "Iceland". One
List_of_sovereign_states
(Panata Island) Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Layang Layang / Layang Layang Island (Swallow) Ligao Island (Itu Aba, Taiping Island) Likas Island (West York
List of maritime features in the Spratly Islands
List_of_maritime_features_in_the_Spratly_Islands
President of the Republic of China from 2008 to 2016
following year, he visited Taiping Island to reaffirm the ROC's sovereignty over the territory and its status as an island. Ma married Christine Mei-ching
Ma_Ying-jeou
Ground branch of Taiwan's military
is based on the Main Island of Taiwan, while the remainder are stationed on the Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Dongsha, and Taiping Islands. This branch was also
Republic_of_China_Army
Province of China
Island Flat Island (Spratly) Taiping Island James Shoal (southernmost point) Loaita Island Namyit Island Nanshan Island Sin Cowe Island Thitu Island West York
Hainan
Disputed atoll in the South China Sea
artificial islands in the Spratly Islands, saying that it had caused "severe harm to the coral reef environment". It also characterised Taiping Island and other
Scarborough_Shoal
Principle of international law
June 2018. Jun Mai; Shi Jiangtao (12 July 2016). "Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island is a rock, says international court in South China Sea ruling". South
Terra_nullius
the People's Republic of China, while the Republic of China governs Taiping Island as part of the special municipality of Kaohsiung City. Has separate
Provinces_of_China
Aviation branch of the armed forces of Taiwan
Pingtung Air Base, Pingtung, Taiwan Kinmen Airport, Kinmen Dongsha Airport Taiping Island Airport E-2K, C-130H, P-3C 7th (737th) Tactical Fighter Wing 7th Tactical
Republic_of_China_Air_Force
Islands in the South China Sea includes the South China Sea Islands (Pratas Island, Paracel Islands and Macclesfield Bank), islands on the China coast
List of islands in the South China Sea
List_of_islands_in_the_South_China_Sea
City and district capital in Perak, Malaysia
precipitation has led to fertile flora and rain trees in the Taiping Lake Gardens. Taiping was ranked in the Top 3 Sustainable Cities in the world. The
Taiping,_Perak
Topics referred to by the same term
Islands / Tuuta Airport Corn Island Airport Union Island Airport Bird Island Airport Praslin Island Airport Taiping Island Airport Walney Aerodrome, Cumbria
Island_Airport
Hospital in Qijin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Nánshā Yīyuàn) is a hospital in Taiping Island, Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the only hospital in the island, which provides care for Republic
Nansha_Hospital
Island in the South China Sea
Islands) List of airports in the Spratly Islands List of maritime features in the Spratly Islands Taiping Island Airport Layang-Layang Airport Commencing
Spratly_Island
Period of military rule in Taiwan (1949–1987)
including Fukien Province (Kinmen and Matsu) and South China Sea Islands (Tungsha, and Taiping Island in Nansha). This temporary martial law was formally lifted
Martial_law_in_Taiwan
Philippine policies, actions and history in the Spratly Islands
artificial islands in the Spratly Islands, saying that it had caused "severe harm to the coral reef environment". It also characterized Taiping Island and other
Philippines and the Spratly Islands
Philippines_and_the_Spratly_Islands
Bilateral relations between mainland China and Taiwan
between the PRC and ROC in 1949 as a result of the ROC's retreat to the island after losing the Chinese Civil War. The essential questions are whether
Cross-strait_relations
Bilateral relations
artificial islands in the Spratly Islands, saying that it had caused "severe harm to the coral reef environment". It also characterized Taiping Island and other
China–Philippines_relations
Island in the South China Sea
Sand Cay, also known as Bailan Island (Filipino: Pulo ng Bailan) and Son Ca Island (Vietnamese: Đảo Sơn Ca; Mandarin Chinese: 敦謙沙洲/敦谦沙洲; pinyin: Dūnqiān
Sand_Cay
Reef in the Spratly Islands
Tizard Bank of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Eldad Reef is located about 36 km (22 mi) from Taiping Island to the west, and about 54 km
Eldad_Reef
Airport – Hsinchu RCQC (MZG) – Penghu Airport – Penghu RCSP – Taiping Island Airport – Taiping Island RCSQ (PIF) – Pingtung Airport – Pingtung RCSS (TSA) – Taipei
List of airports by ICAO code: R
List_of_airports_by_ICAO_code:_R
power generation with a total power output of 189,492 kWh per year in Taiping Island, Cijin District, Kaohsiung. The project was divided into two phases
Renewable_energy_in_Taiwan
Military exercises
March 2025. Jun Mai; Shi Jiangtao (12 July 2016). "Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island is a rock, says international court in South China Sea ruling". South
2025 Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea
2025_Chinese_naval_exercises_in_the_Tasman_Sea
Bilateral relations
19th or the early 20th century. Taiwan occupies the largest feature, Taiping Island, in the Spratly chain, parts of which are also claimed by the Philippines
Philippines–Taiwan_relations
Airport in Qijin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
flight. Yongxing Island Airport (Woody Island in the Paracel Islands) Taiping Island Airport List of airports in the Spratly Islands "Airline and Airport
Dongsha_Airport
Topics referred to by the same term
Shan, Taipingshan, Taiping Mountain, or Mount Taiping may refer to: Victoria Peak, a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island Tai Ping Shan Street
Tai_Ping_Shan
over parts of the South China Sea but controls only the Pratas Island and the Taiping Island. Losing official diplomatic recognition from other countries
Regional reactions to China's maritime activities in the South China Sea
Regional_reactions_to_China's_maritime_activities_in_the_South_China_Sea
Richard Saunders (September 22, 2017). "Off the Beaten Track: Dongyin Island: The Northern Frontier". Taipei Times (in English and Chinese (Taiwan))
List of Taiwanese superlatives
List_of_Taiwanese_superlatives
Lake garden in Larut, Matang and Selama, Perak, Malaysia
The Taiping Lake Gardens (Malay: Taman Tasik Taiping) is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia. The garden is located
Taiping_Lake_Gardens
Historical opposition to the Qing dynasty in China
leader of the Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864) against the Qing dynasty. He proclaimed himself to be the Heavenly King, established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Anti-Qing_sentiment
Zoo in Larut, Matang and Selama, Perak, Malaysia
The Zoo Taiping (English: Taiping Zoo) is a zoological park located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1961, is the only zoo in
Zoo_Taiping
Fictional Islands Micronation in the Spratly Islands
retrospectively classified as micronations, that claimed the Spratly Islands. Claims about this entity date its creation to 1877, but the first verifiable
Republic of Morac-Songhrati-Meads
Republic_of_Morac-Songhrati-Meads
Supreme law of Mainland China from 1947 to 1949 and Taiwan since 1949
China", which is essentially Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Pratas and Taiping Island, the only territories not lost to the Chinese Communists in the Chinese
Constitution of the Republic of China
Constitution_of_the_Republic_of_China
Military exercise in Taiwan
threats from the PLA. The exercise included locations such as Penghu and Taiping Island. The 2018 exercise was held on 4 June 2018 for five days. It was proceeded
Han_Kuang_Exercise
11, 2019. Jun Mai; Shi Jiangtao (July 12, 2016). "Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island is a rock, says international court in South China Sea ruling". South
Foreign_policy_of_China
smaller islands, including the Penghu archipelago in the Taiwan Strait, Kinmen and Matsu in Fuchien near the mainland coast, as well as Pratas and Taiping in
Geography_of_Taiwan
Species of crinoid
1007/s13358-018-0169-6. Jeng, M.-S. 1998 Shallow-water echinoderms of Taiping Island in the South China Sea. Zoological Studies 37(2):137-153. Tinkova, T
Cenometra_bella
including Fukien Province (Kinmen and Matsu) and South China Sea Islands (Tungsha, and Taiping Island in Nansha). The temporary martial law was lifted on 7 November
Period of mobilization for the suppression of Communist rebellion
Period_of_mobilization_for_the_suppression_of_Communist_rebellion
Area in the South China Sea
in the southeast part of the South China Sea characterized by many low islands and cays, sunken reefs, and atolls awash, with reefs often rising abruptly
Dangerous Ground (South China Sea)
Dangerous_Ground_(South_China_Sea)
Gunboat of the Prussian and German Imperial Navy
commanders in the region to act. In February 1876, Cyclop sailed to Taiping Island in the South China Sea; she carried a memorial that was sent to commemorate
SMS_Cyclop_(1860)
launch of the second phase of 40 kWp photovoltaic power generation in Taiping Island, Kaohsiung. 15–16 December – Cross-Strait CEO Summit in Taipei. 16 December
2014_in_Taiwan
Micronation
On September 24, 1956, Taiwan reoccupied nearby Itu Aba Island (also known as Taiping Island), which it had left in 1950, and intercepted Cloma's men
Free_Territory_of_Freedomland
Destroyer escort built in 1942
Tai-ping arrived.) The Chinese government gave Itu Aba the Chinese name of Taiping Island in honour of the ship. On 13 February 1951, she joined the blockade
USS_Decker
of Taiwan Financial Holdings Group. 12 December – The completion of Taiping Island Airport construction in Cijin District, Kaohsiung. 28 December – The
2007_in_Taiwan
Airport in Swallow Reef
in the Spratly Islands List of maritime features in the Spratly Islands Taiping Island Airport See Swallow Reef for more information. "Konflikdanmiliter"
Layang-Layang_Airport
Taiwanese political scientist and politician
2018. Shih, Hsiu-chuan (5 August 2011). "Control Yuan member visits Taiping Island". Taipei Times. Retrieved 23 March 2018. "Top overseas diplomats are
Chou_Yang-shan
APEC Annual Summit
schedule. Taiwan's decision to hold live fire drills on 31 August on Taiping Island, ahead of Vietnam's injections were said to have increased tensions
APEC_Russia_2012
Kang Ding class frigate
encountered a US military aircraft reconnaissance on its way back from Taiping Island. Kunming's observation spot used a high-powered telescope at 4:35 pm
ROCS_Kun_Ming
starting on 1 July 1930. The Spratly Islands of Amboyna Cay, Taiping Island, Song Tử, Loaita Island, and Thitu Island were annexed into Cochinchina by a
Jean-Félix_Krautheimer
American sailor and mercenary (1831–1862)
Imperial China during the Taiping Rebellion. He commanded the Ever Victorious Army, a joint Sino-foreign force, against the Taiping rebels. He remained in
Frederick_Townsend_Ward
Part of the Taiping Rebellion (1864)
last major engagement of the Taiping Rebellion in the Qing Empire. With the fall of Nanjing, the capital of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the rebellion
Third_Battle_of_Nanjing
Taiwanese journalist (born 1945)
Yuan, Wu led investigations into the construction of an airstrip on Taiping Island, a development project near the Zhaoping railway station, and the selection
Frank_Wu_(journalist)
refinery sectors. In 2012, Taiwan planned to explore oil offshore of Taiping Island in Cijin District, Kaohsiung City. Taiwan produces a small amount of
Mining_in_Taiwan
Part of the Vietnam War (1975)
The East Sea and Spratly Islands Campaign (Vietnamese: Chiến dịch Trường Sa và các đảo trên Biển Đông) was a naval operation which took place during the
East_Sea_Campaign
Island in the Philippines
British Empire, at the Americas, while at the same time had fought in the Taiping Rebellion in China. After many years of Spanish occupation and resistance
Luzon
Offshore platforms off the southern Vietnamese coast
and a meteorological observatory. There are 14 platforms in the Spratly Islands, and one (DK1/10) in Ca Mau Shoals off the southwest coast of Vietnam.
DK1_rigs
Malaysian island
Nearby islands include Pangkor Laut Island, Giam Island, Mentagor Island, Simpan Island, and Tukun Terindak Island. The major industries of the island are
Pangkor_Island
Island in Malaysia
Tukun Perak Island is an island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia south of Pangkor Island. Tukun Perak Island is also known as Fairway Rock or Fairway
Tukun_Perak_Island
Chinese admiral
what is now part of Chaohu City in Anhui Province, China. He joined the Taiping Rebellion in 1854, but he later surrendered with Cheng Xueqi in the Battle
Ding_Ruchang
Mystical land in Chinese mythology
Penglai (Chinese: 蓬萊仙島; lit. 'Penglai Immortal Island') is a legendary land of Chinese mythology. It is known in Japanese mythology as Hōrai and Bồng Lai
Mount_Penglai
Species of sea cucumber
the Philippines, Taiwan, and other island groups in the western Pacific. It is considered rare in the Taiping Islands and Taiwan. It is nocturnal and typically
Actinopyga_lecanora
Ethnic group native to southeastern China and Taiwan
Dalongdong area. The Taiping rebellion caused millions of casualties on both sides. In retaliation, after defeating the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the
Hakka_people
Kaohsiung cities. The Act does not apply to Kinmen, the Matsu Islands, Pratas Island, or Taiping Island. The Act further stipulates that the United States will
U.S. immigration policy toward the People's Republic of China
U.S._immigration_policy_toward_the_People's_Republic_of_China
British general (1833–1885)
32-pounder gun to blast apart the Taiping positions on the canal. At times, Gordon feared that assaults by the Taiping would take the Hyson, but all the
Charles_George_Gordon
Levine, Stephen (ed.). Pacific Ways: Government and Politics in the Pacific Islands, Second Edition. Victoria University Press. p. Niue. ISBN 978-1-77656-026-4
Timeline of geopolitical changes (1900–1999)
Timeline_of_geopolitical_changes_(1900–1999)
Bridge in Fujian, China
Dong'an tourist area Bridge Museum Huoshao Islet Fun Island Youth Science Museum Xi'an Park Mt. Taiping leisure resort area List of longest suspension bridge
Haicang_Bridge
Tourist attractions in Perak, Malaysia
Settlement Museum Gaharu Tea Valley Maxwell Hill Tempurung Cave Pangkor Island Taiping Lake Gardens Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary Sukhavana Meditation Monastery
List of tourist attractions in Perak
List_of_tourist_attractions_in_Perak
Napoleonic Wars in Europe, the American Civil War in North America, the Taiping Rebellion in Asia, the Paraguayan War in South America, the Zulu War in
List_of_wars:_1800–1899
Inhabited island in Addu Atoll, Maldives
were provided from a pair of Australian refrigerated ships, Changte and Taiping that included Addu in a number of bases that they serviced regularly. Three
Gan_(Addu_Atoll)
American/British battle in Shanghai
slaughtered, and Nanjing was made the capital of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. However, the Taiping military rapidly regrouped for a new campaign and advanced
Battle_of_Muddy_Flat
TAIPING ISLAND
TAIPING ISLAND
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Waiting
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a medieval personal name, originally an Old English patronymic from a personal name or byname Tippa, for which there is evidence in place names such as Tiptree, but which is of uncertain origin.
Surname or Lastname
English (common in Lancashire and northern Ireland)
English (common in Lancashire and northern Ireland) : from a patronymic or pet form of Topp, or possibly from an unattested Old English personal name Topping.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Satisfying; Offering Oblations
Female
Egyptian
, the sister of Amenhotep I.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Waiting
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Telugu
Raining
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Twyning in Gloucestershire, which was originally named with Old English betwēonan ‘between’ + ēam, dative of ēa ‘river’, with the ending later being assimilated to -ingas ‘inhabitants’, ‘people’.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Offering oblations
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil, Traditional
Waiting
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Waiting
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old English Tæpping, an unattested patronymic from Tæppa. Compare Tapp.Joseph Tapping (d. 1678) is buried in King’s Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, MA.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Waiting
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : probably a hypercorrected form of Lappin.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Gaining
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Raising
Boy/Male
Hindu
Gaining
Girl/Female
Indian
Waiting
Girl/Female
Indian, Oriya, Telugu
Raising
Girl/Female
Australian, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Waiting
TAIPING ISLAND
TAIPING ISLAND
Male
Greek
(Τώβιας) Greek form of Hebrew Tobiah, TOBIAS means "God is good."
Boy/Male
Sikh
Beloved, Good Man
Boy/Male
Tamil
Beautifull eyes
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Beautiful Life
Girl/Female
Indian
Love
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit
Celestial Maiden
Girl/Female
British, Greek, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Romanian, Telugu
Beautiful
Boy/Male
English
From the bramble bush spring.
Girl/Female
Indian
Found, Evident, Few
Biblical
basis; foundation; the Lord
TAIPING ISLAND
TAIPING ISLAND
TAIPING ISLAND
TAIPING ISLAND
TAIPING ISLAND
n.
The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall.
n.
A failing short; a becoming deficient; failure; deficiency; imperfection; weakness; lapse; fault; infirmity; as, a mental failing.
a.
Pertaining to the harp; as, harping symphonies.
n.
The material used in tamping. See Tamp, v. t., 1.
a.
That talks; able to utter words; as, a talking parrot.
n.
The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, for the purpose of blasting the rock or exploding the mine.
n.
Same as Tailing, 4.
n.
An instrument used in tamping; a tamping iron.
n.
The art of managing a vessel; seamanship; navigation; as, globular sailing; oblique sailing.
n.
The lighter parts of grain separated from the seed threshing and winnowing; chaff.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tap
n.
Sexual intercourse.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tamp
n.
The operation of embossing sheet metal, or of forming it into cup-shaped or hollow articles, by hammering, stamping, or spinning.
n.
Specifically, the operation or work of setting up the frame of a building; as, to help at a raising.
n.
See Tailing, n., 5.
n.
Same as Tail, n., 8 (a).
n.
The act of perceiving or tasting by the organs of taste; the faculty or sense by which we perceive or distinguish savors.
n.
The refuse part of stamped ore, thrown behind the tail of the buddle or washing apparatus. It is dressed over again to secure whatever metal may exist in it. Called also tails.
n.
The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.