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Pick and dip =
A method of laying brick whereby the bricklayer
simultaneously picks up a brick with one hand
and, with the other hand, enough mortar on a
trowel to lay the brick.
Pitch-faced =
In masonry, having all aris
cut true and in the same
plane, but with the face
beyond the aris edges left
comparatively rough, being
simply dressed with pitching chisel.
Plumb - plumb bob - plumb bond - plumb
pole =
1.
Exactly vertical.
2.
A shaped metal
weight which is suspended from the
lower end of a line to determine the
vertical.
3.
In masonry, any bond in
which the vertical joints are precisely in
line.
4.
A pole used to ensure that the
vertical joints are plumb.
Pointing - tuck pointing - tuck and pat
pointing =
1.
Filling mortar into the
joint after the masonry
units are laid; filling of
raked-out joints.
2.
Refilling of old masonry joints that have
been raked out and cleaned.
3.
The finishing of old masonry joints after
cleaning and filling with fine or with a fillet
of putty or lime; also called tuck and pat
pointing mortar which is left projecting
slightly.