tuck-point
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of tuck-point
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Some mason, handyman or DIYer attempted to tuck-point the mortar joints on a brick home, and the resulting mess was almost hurtful to the eyes.
From Washington Post
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