Repoint (Verb)
Meaning
Repair the joints of bricks; "point a chimney".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The bricklayers will repoint the chimney to ensure its stability and safety.
- It is essential to repoint the mortar joints of the brick wall regularly to prevent water seepage.
- We need to repoint the entire facade to maintain the historic building's original structure.
- To prevent further damage, the contractor decided to repoint the deteriorated brickwork around the windows.
- Over time, the weathered joints in the stone wall began to crumble, and it was clear they would have to be repointed.