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grout1

Pronunciation: /graʊt/
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Definition of grout

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mortar or paste for filling crevices, especially the gaps between wall or floor tiles.

verb

[with object]
  • fill in with grout: soak off the facing paper with a damp sponge, then grout the tiles [no object]:is it best to grout with mortar between paving slabs?

Origin:

mid 17th century: perhaps from grouts, or related to French dialect grouter 'grout a wall'

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