The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as (A) Trowelling (B) Laying (C) Grouting (D) Placing

The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any
brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
(A) Trowelling
(B) Laying
(C) Grouting
(D) Placing
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Answer: Option B
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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

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Last Answer : Answer: Option A

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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Last Answer : (C) Trowelling

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