grout

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noun \ˈgrau̇t\

Definition of grout

1a : thin mortar used for filling spaces (such as the joints in masonry); also : any of various other materials (such as a mixture of cement and water or chemicals that solidify) used for a similar purposeb : plaster
2 : lees

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Recent Examples of grout from the Web

During the tour, Feigin took a minute for a quick conversation about grout with Mortenson leaders and Marc Farha, executive vice president of ICON Venue Group, who monitors the project for the team.

— james b. nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Details large and small falling into place at the new Milwaukee Bucks arena," 28 June 2017
Splashes: Bathrooms are small, but nicely appointed in earth tones and natural materials, such as stone tiles, although there are some grout issues afoot.

— karen d'souza, The Mercury News, "Inn-Escapable: Peek inside the serene Inn at Morro Bay," 11 June 2017
The ground above the collapse has been entirely covered by a huge tarp and will be filled with a cement-like grout to prevent future problems.

— nicholas k. geranios, The Seattle Times, "Hanford radiation alarm prompts order for workers to seek cover," 8 June 2017
The first round of post-SafeTrack work, stretching from Aug. 5-20, will close Branch Avenue and Suitland stations on the Green Line, as track workers rebuild an interlocking and replace grout pads outside Branch Avenue, Metro said.

— faiz siddiqui, Washington Post, "Metro to shut down parts of Green, Red and Yellow lines in next round of maintenance blitzes once SafeTrack ends," 1 June 2017
Spokeswoman Maureen Brown said the grout in question is not part of the radiation-shielding equipment but instead helps make sure the canisters remain level once they are placed into the interim storage system.

— jeff mcdonald, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Edison violated San Onofre testing rules, NRC says," 25 May 2017
That influence is expressed here in a tiled bathroom with sharp, dark grout instead of the traditional white.

— kaitlin wright, Orange County Register, "Laguna Beach home designed to have a calming vibe," 19 May 2017
The concrete sections were linked together and sealed with grout, but some water seeped under them.

— zach kyle, idahostatesman, "Garden City businesses fidget as floodwaters rise in warehouse district," 16 May 2017
If your tile needs further whitening, spray the tile and grout with Rejuvenate's Tile and Grout Everyday Cleaner.

— jessica mattern, Woman's Day, "The Best Way to Clean Grout," 29 Mar. 2017

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