Definition of pointing in English:

pointing

noun ˈpɔɪntɪŋˈpɔɪn(t)ɪŋ

mass noun

1The action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar.
the pointing and grouting of masonry and brick
Example sentencesExamples
- Mr Tytherleigh noted in his report that there was some open joint pointing to the standstone copings, and commented that some modest pointing was appropriate.
- Thus, a drawing by Chiaruttini of 1786 demonstrates that Canova used this form of pointing with a scaled frame and plumb lines for the production of his monument to Clement XIV.
- This refurbishment includes replacement, pointing and refurbishment of stonework on the four faces and the north and south transepts.
1. 1.1 Cement or mortar used to fill the joints of brickwork or masonry, especially when added externally to a wall to improve its appearance and weatherproofing.
  the old pointing must be dug out as deep as possible

Definition of pointing in US English:

pointing

nounˈpɔɪn(t)ɪŋˈpoin(t)iNG

1Cement or mortar used to fill the joints of brickwork or masonry, especially when added externally to a wall to improve its appearance and weatherproofing.
Example sentencesExamples
- I am satisfied that there was ingress of water from time to time through the defective leadwork of the roof and through open joint pointing between the coping stones of the parapet wall.
- There was also defective pointing in the brickwork of the parapet wall on the outside which was readily visible from the roof of the bay.
- The room was lit by cylindrical skylights, each placed above an alcove of unplastered brickwork with recessed pointing.
- In older houses check the pointing, particularly in courses of bricks below the damp course.
1. 1.1 The action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The restoration of the church involves the pointing of the limestone to prevent the damp from reaching the bathstone, as the bathstone literally crumbles away in damp conditions.

单词	pointing
释义	Definition of pointing in English: pointing noun ˈpɔɪntɪŋˈpɔɪn(t)ɪŋ mass noun 1The action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar. the pointing and grouting of masonry and brick Example sentencesExamples Mr Tytherleigh noted in his report that there was some open joint pointing to the standstone copings, and commented that some modest pointing was appropriate. Thus, a drawing by Chiaruttini of 1786 demonstrates that Canova used this form of pointing with a scaled frame and plumb lines for the production of his monument to Clement XIV. This refurbishment includes replacement, pointing and refurbishment of stonework on the four faces and the north and south transepts. 1.1 Cement or mortar used to fill the joints of brickwork or masonry, especially when added externally to a wall to improve its appearance and weatherproofing. the old pointing must be dug out as deep as possible Definition of pointing in US English: pointing nounˈpɔɪn(t)ɪŋˈpoin(t)iNG 1Cement or mortar used to fill the joints of brickwork or masonry, especially when added externally to a wall to improve its appearance and weatherproofing. Example sentencesExamples I am satisfied that there was ingress of water from time to time through the defective leadwork of the roof and through open joint pointing between the coping stones of the parapet wall. There was also defective pointing in the brickwork of the parapet wall on the outside which was readily visible from the roof of the bay. The room was lit by cylindrical skylights, each placed above an alcove of unplastered brickwork with recessed pointing. In older houses check the pointing, particularly in courses of bricks below the damp course. 1.1 The action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar. Example sentencesExamples The restoration of the church involves the pointing of the limestone to prevent the damp from reaching the bathstone, as the bathstone literally crumbles away in damp conditions.
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