grouts

grout

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [grout]
- /graʊt/
- /ɡraʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grout]
- /graʊt/

Definitions of grouts word

noun grouts a thin, coarse mortar poured into various narrow cavities, as masonry joints or rock fissures, to fill them and consolidate the adjoining objects into a solid mass. 1
noun grouts a coat of plaster for finishing a ceiling or interior wall. 1
noun grouts Usually, grouts. lees; grounds. 1
noun grouts Archaic. coarse meal or porridge. grouts, groats. 1
verb with object grouts to fill or consolidate with grout. 1
verb with object grouts to use as grout. 1

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Origin of grouts

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; Middle English; Old English grūt; see grits, groats, grit

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Parts of speech for Grouts

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grouts popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for grouts

noun grouts

residue — something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
leavings — something that is left; residue.
lees — Ann, 1736–84, British mystic: founder of Shaker sect in U.S.
deposit — A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it.
dregs — dregs, the sediment of liquids; lees; grounds.

All 48 Synonyms of grouts