pointing
noun [ U ] uk/ˈpɔɪn.tɪŋ/ us/ˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪŋ/
墙砖(或石)之间的灰泥
the layer of mortar (= a mixture of sand, water, and cement) between bricks, etc. in a wall
Is the pointing of the brickwork in good condition? 墙砖之间的灰泥状况还好吗?
(勾墙砖、石缝用的)灰泥;勾缝
the activity of putting a layer of mortar (= a mixture of sand, water, and cement) between bricks, etc. in a wall
If the builders build the wall, I can do the pointing. 如果工人把墙建好,我可以来勾缝。
- More examples
- A roofer was repairing the pointing on the ridge tiles on the roof.
- The cheap mortar of the pointing was neat, regular and even.
- There's still some pointing to finish on the garage wall.