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grout

 

[ ษกraสŠt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

building materials

A material used to fill the gaps between tiles or bricks, typically a mixture of cement, water, and sand.

Synonyms

cement, mortar, sealant.

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Word Description / Examples
grout

Grout is mainly used to fill the gaps between tiles on floors and walls. It ensures that the tiles stay in place and prevents moisture from seeping under them.

  • After installing the bathroom tiles, we applied grout to secure them.
  • The grout between the kitchen tiles needs to be cleaned.

Examples of usage

  • The grout between the tiles in the bathroom has started to crack.
  • Be sure to clean the grout regularly to prevent mold buildup.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

To fill the gaps between tiles or bricks with a mixture of cement, water, and sand.

Synonyms

fill, seal, cement.

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grout

Grout is usually used to fill the gaps between tiles. It is a mixture of water, cement, and sand.

  • She applied grout between the bathroom tiles to prevent water from seeping through.
  • The contractor used white grout to match the color of the tiles.

Examples of usage

  • After laying the tiles, make sure to grout the spaces for a finished look.
  • She grouted the kitchen backsplash over the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "grout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rejunte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฎเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ เคญเคฐเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fugenmรถrtel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะธั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fuga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎๅœฐๆ (ใ‚ใ˜ใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lechada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derz dolgu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ผ์šฐํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌุฑุงูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spรกrovacรญ hmota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkรกrovacia hmota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œๆต† (guร njiฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fuga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fylliefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ั‚ั–ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fuga

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lechada

Etymology

The word 'grout' originated from Middle English 'grout', which meant 'coarse meal'. It is believed to have come from Old French 'groust', which referred to 'ground malt'. The use of 'grout' in the context of building materials dates back to the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,896, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.