repoint

British

/ ˌriːˈpɔɪnt /

verb

(tr) to repair the joints of (brickwork, masonry, etc) with mortar or cement

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You may have to repoint the chimney first.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

The researchers are now seeking partners and funding to design and fully test the full repoint system including the actuators, p-way and interfaces to signaling.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024

You should also check with a mason to confirm your brick is in a suitable condition to paint and if you should repoint it beforehand.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2022

The company says it has already written to those in the so-called "not spots" who could potentially lose services and will provide engineers free of charge to help repoint their TV aerials.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2022

When the warehouses came to be reinstated, it was only found necessary to repair and repoint them a little, and they were retained in use.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 by Various

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