Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

untile

verb
/ʌnˈtaɪl/
Definition
To remove tiles from a surface.
Examples
  • Before redoing her bathroom, she decided to untile the old tiles.
  • It can be difficult to untile without damaging the underlying surface.
  • He spent the weekend untiling the kitchen backsplash.
Meaning
The act of taking tiles off a wall or floor, often to replace them or to prepare the surface for a different type of covering.
Synonyms
  • remove
  • strip
  • demolish