Meaning of the word grout in English

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grout

US /ɡraʊt/
UK /ɡraʊt/

Noun

a fluid mixture of cement, water, and sand, used to fill gaps or strengthen structures

Example:
The tile setter applied grout between the ceramic tiles.
The old grout in the bathroom needed to be replaced.

Verb

to fill the joints or gaps of (tiles or masonry) with grout

Example:
We need to grout the new bathroom tiles tomorrow.
He spent the afternoon grouting the kitchen backsplash.
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