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tuck pointing
tuck′ point`ing n. pointing that has an ornamental fillet of putty, lime, or chalk projecting from the mortar joint. [1880–85] tuck′-point`, v.t. Tuck pointing
tuck pointing[′tək ‚pȯint·iŋ] (building construction) The finishing of old masonry joints in which the joints are first cleaned out and then filled with fine mortar which projects slightly or has a fillet of putty or lime. Also known as tuck-and-pat pointing; tuck joint pointing. Tuck pointingThe repairing of worn or damaged mortar joints, by raking out the old mortar and replacing with fresh mortar.tuck pointing, tuck and pat pointing, tuck joint pointing tuck pointing The finishing of old masonry joints: the joints are first cleaned out and then filled with fine mortar which is left projecting slightly or with a fillet of putty or lime; also called tuck-and-pat pointing or tuck-joint pointing. |