"Mortar" Example Sentences
1. The builder used mortar to lay the bricks.
2. They mixed the mortar and then spread it between the blocks.
3. The mortar crumbled away with age leaving gaps between the stones.
4. The workers applied fresh mortar and repointed the walls.
5. The mason troweled the mortar smooth once the bricks were in place.
6. The mixture of mortar and sand created a sturdy foundation.
7. The thin coat of mortar failed to adhere the tiles properly.
8. They added water to the dry mortar mix to create a workable paste.
9. The workers packed the mortar firmly into the spaces between the paving stones.
10. The team filled buckets with the sand and mortar ingredients.
11. The soldiers took cover behind the thick walls and mortar.
12. The explosion destroyed sections of wall and scattered the mortar.
13. The renovators used a hammer and chisel to remove old mortar.
14. They applied a vapor barrier to the concrete before laying the new mortar bed.
15. The mortar shell exploded above the infantrymen's trench.
16. We used trowels to apply and smooth the plaster and mortar.
17. The rebuilders repaired the damaged stonework by repointing the mortar.
18. The masons mixed the cement, lime and sand to create the mortar.
19. He worked the mortar into the spaces between the cinder blocks.
20. The workers checked that the mortar had properly cured before applying stucco.
21. The trowels spread the mortar evenly across the floor before laying tiles.
22. They applied a sealant to prevent moisture from seeping into the mortar.
23. The mortar provided a strong bond between the cinder blocks.
24. The render coated the brickwork with a layer of mortar to prevent water ingress.
25. The DIY renovators watched Youtube videos to learn how to apply mortar.
26. The chimney collapsed when the rain softened the aging mortar.
27. The masonry workers had to repoint large sections of mortar between the stones.
28. The sculptor formed plaster and mortar into the shape of the statue.
29. They packed the mortar tight against the foundation wall.
30. The soldiers were pounded by mortar fire from the enemy bunker.
31. The mortar mix contained too much water and failed to properly adhere.
32. They smoothed the freshly applied mortar with a damp sponge.
33. The mortar shells rained down on the battlefield.
34. I cleaned out the mortar between the patio stones with a wire brush.
35. The workers inspected the mortar joints for cracks or gaps.
36. The cannon fired a high-velocity mortar bomb at the enemy position.
37. The renovators used a pointing trowel to scrape out loose mortar.
38. We formed the wet mortar into small spheres using a ball tool.
39. The striker activated the mortar which then launched the explosive round.
40. The render coat gave the brick facade a uniform finish by filling gaps in the mortar.
41. The crew had to mix the mortar by hand without a machine.
42. The blast from the mortar round knocked me to the ground.
43. My trowel scraped off excess mortar from between the tiles.
44. The mason applied a bonding agent before spreading the fresh mortar.
45. They added lime to the mortar mixture to increase its workability.
46. The renovators inspected the foundation for cracks in the old mortar.
47. The mortar shell hit the bunker and exploded sending shrapnel flying.
48. We filled the joints with mortar to create a water-tight seal.
49. I smoothed the mortar against the trowel to ensure an even application.
50. The soldiers could do nothing but take cover from the incoming mortar fire.
51. The crumbling mortar threatened the integrity of the entire structure.
52. The mix of ingredients created a mortar that was both strong and workable.
53. His trowel expertly shaped and finished the blended mortar.
54. The mortar shells rained down on the trench.
55. They pointed the stonework by removing loose mortar and replacing it.
56. The renovators needed to re-plaster large sections of crumbling mortar.
57. The homemade mortar failed to properly adhere the stones together.
58. The mixing of Portland cement, lime and sand created a durable mortar.
59. I used a hawk and trowel to apply mortar between the floor tiles.
60. They packed damp mortar into any voids or gaps in the stonework.
Common Phases
1. The soldiers fired
mortars at the enemy positions.
2. The workers mixed cement and sand to make
mortar for the brickwork.
3. He packed the
mortar tube with explosives.
4. The
mortar shell landed close to our troops.
5. The
mortar and pestle were used to grind herbs and spices.
6. The
mortar crumbled and the bricks began to fall from the wall.
7. The bricks were held together by the
mortar.
8. The
mortar fire grew more intense as night fell.
9. The troops sought shelter from the
mortar bombardment.
10. The farmers grew crops in the fertile
mortar soil.
11. The mason applied fresh
mortar between the bricks.
12. The archaeologists carefully excavated the
mortar surrounding the ancient tomb.
13. The cook used a marble
mortar and pestle to grind peppercorns.
14. The
mortar shell landed right in the middle of their position.
15. The soldier aimed the
mortar tube and fired the round.
16. They packed sand and gravel into the
mortar beds of the railroad tracks.
17. The
mortar fire was met with return fire from artillery.
18. The medieval castle keep was held together by thick lime
mortar.
19. He loaded the
mortar tube and fired at the enemy position.
20. The mason applied brick
mortar with a trowel.
21. She ground the spices with a wooden
mortar and pestle.
22. The army moved in with
mortar fire to soften up the defenses.
23. The dry
mortar crumbled easily under the pressure.
24. The thick
mortar joints were visible between the ancient bricks.
25. The raiders hit our camp with
mortar fire and small arms.
26. The explosion sent chunks of
mortar flying through the air.
27. The prison wall was built with heavy blocks held together by
mortar.
28. The old
mortar had become corroded and weakened over time.
29. The army barracks took a direct hit from the
mortar round.
30. The
mortar shells landed near the refugee camp.
31. The thick
mortar prevented the damp from penetrating the walls.
32. The explosion left gaping holes in the
mortar.
33. The kidnappers demanded a ransom under threat of
mortar fire.
34. The mason troweled
mortar onto the bed joints of the bricks.
35. The special forces unit returned
mortar fire from the hidden position.
36 The huge
mortar and pestle stood in the corner of her kitchen.
37. The blast sent chunks of
mortar and brick flying through the air.
38. The
mortar attack rained down all through the night.
39. The
mortar mix had the proper consistency and stickiness.
40. The ancient
mortar had worn away allowing the stones to shift.
41. They erected a stone wall using lime
mortar.
42. The
mortar shells exploded around the marketplace.
43. The troops moved forward under cover of
mortar fire.
44. The
mortar pits lined the roadway for the railroad ties.
45. The ancient recipe called for clay and sand for the
mortar.
46. The
mortar joints were crumbling and deteriorating.
47. The mason slapped down brick
mortar with the back of the trowel.
48. The
mortar shelled the enemy positions all night long.
49. The
mortar and pestle were used to grind nutmeg into a powder.
50. The
mortar fire destroyed many buildings in the old town.
51. The intense
mortar barrage lasted for over an hour.
52. The repair workers replaced damaged
mortar between the brickwork.
53. The salvage workers chipped away corroded
mortar from the stonework.
54. The
mortar shell hit the café, killing several civilians.
55. They quickly built an earthen berm to shield against
mortar fire.
56. The army launched a massive
mortar attack before advancing.
57. The bricklayers applied fresh
mortar to the edge of each brick.
58. The thick walls were held together with ancient lime
mortar.
59. The apartment building took a direct hit from the
mortar round.
60. The explosion blew chunks of cement
mortar all over the yard.