Definitions

1. noun

the act of repairing or renewing the pointing of a building, especially by replacing the mortar between the stones.

“The old church required a major repointing of its ancient walls to prevent further damage.”

2. verb

to repair or renew the pointing of a building, especially by replacing the mortar between the stones.

“The stonemasons will repoint the entire exterior of the building this summer.”

3. verb

to fill the joints or cracks of (a wall, etc.) with new mortar.

“The new homeowner decided to repoint the old stone walls in her garden.”