grouting
ˈɡraʊtɪŋ
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Definition of grouting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

constructionTECH.process of filling gaps with mortar between tiles or bricksTECH.
  • Grouting is necessary to finish the bathroom floor.
filming videotaping

Adjective

1.
tilesTECH.used for filling spaces between tilesTECH.
  • We need a grouting tool for the bathroom renovation.
caulking sealing tiling
2.
constructionTECH.related to the process of applying groutTECH.
  • The grouting material was ready for the tiles.
cementing sealing
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Origin of grouting

Dutch, grutten (coarse meal)

Examples of grouting in a sentence

  • He waited overnight before grouting so the adhesive could set.
  • The grouting material needs to be mixed properly.
  • Ensure the grouting compound is waterproof for the kitchen.
  • The grouting process took all afternoon.
  • He inspected the grouting work carefully.

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  1. French:jointoiement, de jointoiement, ...
  2. German:Verfugen, verfugend, ...
  3. Italian:stuccatura, per stuccare, ...
  4. Spanish:rejuntado, de rejuntado, ...
  5. Portuguese:betumação, de rejunte, ...
  6. Chinese:灌浆, 填缝的, ...
  7. Japanese:目地詰め, 目地材の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَلْحِيم, تَلْحِيمِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִוּוּחַ, מְלִיאָת רְוָחִים, ...
  10. Russian:затирка швов, затирочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:затирка, затирочний, ...
  12. Hindi:ग्राउटिंग, टाइल भराई, ...
grout
ɡraʊt

Definition of grout - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionTECH.thin mortar for filling gaps between tilesTECH.
  • The grout between the tiles needs replacing.
cement filler mortar
2.
plasterTECH.fine plaster used as a finishing coatTECH.
  • The walls were finished with a layer of grout.
plaster render stucco
3.
foodDatedUKcoarse meal or porridgeDatedUK
  • For breakfast, they had a bowl of grout.
meal porridge

Verb

tr.
tilingTECH.seal gaps between tiles using cement pasteTECH.
  • He will grout the bathroom tiles tomorrow.
caulk fill seal
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Images of grout

  • grout: coarse meal or porridge
    coarse meal or porridge

Origin of grout

Old English, grūt (coarse meal)

Examples of grout in a sentence

  • Cleaning the grout can brighten the entire room.
  • He applied grout between the tiles.
  • The grout needs to dry before painting.
  • The old recipe called for a serving of grout.
  • She prepared a pot of grout for supper.
  • She decided to grout the kitchen backsplash herself.

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  1. French:joint, coulisser, ...
  2. German:Fugenmörtel, verfugen, ...
  3. Italian:malta, stuccare, ...
  4. Spanish:lechada, aplicar lechada, ...
  5. Portuguese:rejunte, rejuntar, ...
  6. Chinese:填缝剂, 填缝, ...
  7. Japanese:目地材, グラウトで埋める, ...
  8. Arabic:ملاط, حَشَا, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹבָה, לְרַצֵּף, ...
  10. Russian:затирка, затирать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:затирка, затерти, ...
  12. Hindi:ग्राउट, जोड़ भरना, ...
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