grout
noun
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Definition of grout
(Entry 1 of 2)
grout
verb
grouted;
grouting;
grouts
Definition of grout (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to fill up or finish with grout
2
: to fix in place by means of grout
grout a bolt into a wall
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Examples of grout in a Sentence
Verb
I need to grout the bathroom tiles.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
These micropiles are formed with high-strength, small-diameter steel casing/threaded bars, which are then reinforced with cement grout pumped into the casing. — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, "Construction gears up for downtown Huntsville hotel," 22 Aug. 2019 Construction on the project started in March, when hollow tubes were inserted into the ground and then filled with grout to stabilize the slope along which Thistle Road travels. — Cody Boteler, baltimoresun.com, "Thistle Road in Catonsville, damaged by flooding, to reopen," 19 Aug. 2019 The Energy Department already is planning to use the grout, along with surface barriers, to seal 16 tanks that have been largely emptied of radioactive wastes but still have some leftovers in their bottoms. — Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times, "New Trump administration rule intensifies clash over future of Hanford cleanup," 5 June 2019 Many of them spread black tile grout on their faces for camouflage. — Ben C. Solomon, New York Times, "‘These Forests Are the Lungs of the Country’: Thai Rangers Guard Precious Rosewood," 21 June 2019 Caruso dives with relish into nitty details like the texture of tile grout, and that attention shows in the Miramar’s finishes, which exude grandeur but hide any sense of newness. — Christina Binkley, latimes.com, "The Miramar Beach hotel in Montecito opens with a splash," 10 June 2019 Its abrasive texture is perfect for scrubbing things that can be hard to clean, like grout or a dirty oven. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "11 Surprising Ways to Use Your Baking Soda," 6 Mar. 2019 White tiles with black grout and sculptural palm trees never looked so good. — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, "Solange's Saint Heron Is Working On A Collab With Ikea — & We've Got A Preview," 6 June 2019 Anywhere there's grout or tiling, baking soda can come in handy. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "11 Surprising Ways to Use Your Baking Soda," 6 Mar. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Another group spent several days applying and grouting the tiles, a difficult job since some had warped in firing. — Mary Schneidau Sullivan, baltimoresun.com, "Laurel Arts Council creates projects people can live with," 7 June 2019 This gray-washed style doesn’t steal the spotlight from the large hexagonal tiles on the wall above the bath tub, grouted in charcoal gray to draw attention to their groovy outline. — Joanna Linberg, Sunset, "10 Ideas for Decorating with Tile," 22 Jan. 2018 Over time, the water corrodes the system, rusting and rotting its infrastructure — and yet sealing and grouting these leaks often requires rerouting service on lines, further frustrating riders. — Jonathan Mahler, New York Times, "The Case for the Subway," 3 Jan. 2018 Another group spent several days applying and grouting the tiles, a difficult job since some had warped in firing. — Mary Schneidau Sullivan, baltimoresun.com, "Laurel Arts Council creates projects people can live with," 7 June 2019 After grouting, clean the backsplash with a wet sponge, which helps press the grout fully into the joint and sets clean lines between tiles. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Your Quick and Dirty Guide to Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash," 26 Apr. 2019 Any joint or edge where the tile meets another surface like the countertop should be caulked, not grouted. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Your Quick and Dirty Guide to Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash," 26 Apr. 2019 This gray-washed style doesn’t steal the spotlight from the large hexagonal tiles on the wall above the bath tub, grouted in charcoal gray to draw attention to their groovy outline. — Joanna Linberg, Sunset, "10 Ideas for Decorating with Tile," 22 Jan. 2018 Over time, the water corrodes the system, rusting and rotting its infrastructure — and yet sealing and grouting these leaks often requires rerouting service on lines, further frustrating riders. — Jonathan Mahler, New York Times, "The Case for the Subway," 3 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grout.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for grout
grout
noun
English Language Learners Definition of grout
(Entry 1 of 2)
technical
: material used for filling spaces or cracks between tiles
grout
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of grout (Entry 2 of 2)
technical
: to fill the cracks in (something) with grout
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