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Record 1 2011-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
DEF

A joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
DEF

Fine saignée ou rainure pratiquée, souvent en «pattes d'araignée», dans les joints des pierres de taille, pour faciliter la mise en place du coulis de jointoiement, et améliorer ainsi l'adhérence des blocs.

Spanish

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