noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of renewing mortar joints in masonry countable, uncountable

   "But if it is done in conjunction with repointing of the building, the work would probably qualify as a major capital improvement."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of repoint form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

pointpointrejoint

Example

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"The chimney needs repointing; the mortar between the bricks has eroded."

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