Tamper
71tamper resistant fastener — n. any one of several screws or nuts which have a specialized head, requiring a special access tool for removal …
72tamper switch — n. a sensor that signals when someone attempts to access the mechanism of a security device …
73tamper-evident — /ˈtæmpər ɛvədənt/ (say tampuhr evuhduhnt) adjective of or relating to packaging which is designed to make obvious any attempt to interfere with the goods contained …
74tamper-proof — /ˈtæmpə pruf/ (say tampuh proohf) adjective of or relating to packaging which cannot be tampered with by someone wishing to introduce a foreign substance without such interference being evident …
75anti-tamper — UK US adjective [before noun] ► used to describe the packaging in which products are sold, especially food products and medicines, that is made so that you can see if it has already been opened: »anti tamper bottles/containers/packaging → See… …
76Ballast tamper — A ballast tamper or tamping machine is a machine used to pack (or tamp) the track ballast under railway tracks to make the tracks more durable. Prior to the introduction of mechanical tampers, this task was done by manual labour with the help of… …
77sheepsfoot tamper — noun see sheepsfoot roller …
78Tampered — Tamper Tam per, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tampered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tampering}.] [A corruption of temper.] 1. To meddle; to be busy; to try little experiments; as, to tamper with a disease. [1913 Webster] T is dangerous tampering with a muse.… …
79Tampering — Tamper Tam per, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tampered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tampering}.] [A corruption of temper.] 1. To meddle; to be busy; to try little experiments; as, to tamper with a disease. [1913 Webster] T is dangerous tampering with a muse.… …
80tamperer — tamper ► VERB (tamper with) ▪ interfere with (something) without authority or so as to cause damage. DERIVATIVES tamperer noun. ORIGIN alteration of TEMPER(Cf. ↑temperer) …
