mortar
Example Sentences
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“Paint traps moisture, ruins the mortar, weakens and cracks the rock,” he said.
When developing his idea for the memorial, Hall studied the architectural pedigree of each house before planning the extractions of their chimneys, hulking towers of brick, stone and mortar.
From Los Angeles Times
"For even basic interventions to be done we need cement or lime mortar which is not available."
From BBC
The scarabs, oil lamp, mortars, and seal were all Canaanite.
From Literature
Fifty food vendors span the diverse offerings of L.A.’s food scene, both of the brick and mortar and truck persuasion.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
