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gunite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡʌnaɪt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A form of shotcrete in which a dry cementitious mixture is blown through a hose to the nozzle, with water injected only at the point of application.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a mixture of cement and sand and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: building material

History

Etymology

From gun + -ite, originally a trademark from 1909.