Regrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004762",
  "term": "Regrate",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To remove the surface of old stonework or masonry by cutting or scraping in order to expose a fresh, unweathered face. This restoration technique is performed to clean the stone, remove deteriorated material, or prepare the surface for a new finish. The process involves carefully chiseling or tooling away a thin layer, distinct from simple cleaning which does not remove the original surface.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "abrauen",
    "es": "regratear",
    "fr": "regratter"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/regrate/"
}