repoint

/riˈpɔɪnt/
verb
  1. To repair the mortar joints between bricks or stones in a wall or structure.
    • The mason will repoint the old brick wall to prevent water damage.
    • They hired a contractor to repoint the chimney before winter.
    • The historic building needs to be repointed every few decades.
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