verb
point
To fill the joints between bricks or stones with mortar.
The mason points the brick wall with fresh mortar.
Etymology
The masonry verb concerns finishing exposed mortar joints with a pointed tool. It names the operation of filling and shaping those joints.
More examples
- They pointed the chimney before winter.
- She is pointing the joints between the stones.
- The old wall needs to be pointed again.
Forms
point · points · pointed · pointing