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tuck pointing

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noun

Masonry.

  1. pointing that has an ornamental fillet of putty, lime, or chalk projecting from the mortar joint.

Other Word Forms

  • tuck-pointer noun

Etymology

Origin of tuck pointing

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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The home needs a new roof and tuck pointing work.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2020

And a lot of tuck pointing is being done to repair the brick walls.

From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2017

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