"tuck pointing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tuck pointing (uncountable)
  1. (masonry) The finishing of joints along the center lines with a narrow ridge of putty or fine lime mortar. Wikipedia link: Tuckpointing Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Masonry Synonyms: tuckpointing
    Sense id: en-tuck_pointing-en-noun-ojjXKlB4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, construction, manufacturing, masonry

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