To compress or force down a material, squeezing out any air.
Tamper
A device used to compact soil. Also refers to a tool used to compact wet concrete.
Tandem
Multiple objects connected in a series.
Tandem plan
Government program of providing low interest rate mortgages to low-income qualified buyers. In the tandem program, the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) purchases low interest rate mortgages at a discount from the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). In doing this, GNMA subsidizes the low-income homebuyer and incurs a loss on the transaction.
Tang
A projection in an object that is used to connect to another object.
Tangent
A line that intersects a curve at a single point along the surface.
Tangible
Anything that has physical substance and form, such as land and buildings.
Tangible property
Items of real estate and personal property that usually have a long life, such as housing and other real estate.
Tank
Fixture reservoir for flush water. On a conventional toilet, the ballcock, flush valve, and trip lever are installed in the tank. A tank lid closes the top tank opening.
Tank cross
A double-tee-shaped fitting installed between a shallow well pump and the bladder tank with integrated valve and guage fittings, and an outlet for a pressure-relief valve.
