1. Small stones or chips of stone inserted into mortar joints in masonry to fill gaps and strengthen the wall.
Usage: construction/masonry term; also called galetting

1. To fill or reinforce mortar joints in masonry by inserting small stones or chips.
Usage: construction/masonry term; present participle of gallet

Examples

• The mason used galleting to strengthen the old stone wall.
• Galleting was a common practice in medieval masonry construction.
• The craftsman is galleting the mortar joints with flint chips.
• Proper galleting improves the durability of dry stone walls.
• Historic buildings often show evidence of galleting in their exterior walls.