This is the 14056th most frequent Spanish word.
tapando
"Tapando" means "covering" or "blocking" in English.
'Tapando' here refers to the action of covering something, specifically closing the jar with its lid.
Estoy tapando el bote con su tapa.
I am covering the jar with its lid.
'Tapando' in this case denotes the act of sealing or repairing openings, represented by the holes in the roof.
Ellos están tapando los agujeros del techo.
They are covering the holes in the roof.
'Tapando' here encapsulates the concept of erasing or concealing, namely the footprints in the sand.