repointing

English

Etymology

re- +‎ pointing

Noun

repointing (plural repointings)

  1. (construction) The process of renewing mortar joints in masonry
    • 2007 February 11, Jay Romano, “Triggering a Rent Increase”, in New York Times‎:
      But if it is done in conjunction with repointing of the building, the work would probably qualify as a major capital improvement.

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