Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrtər ænd ˈpɛsəl/
noun a tool used in the kitchen for crushing and grinding ingredients
A1 I use a mortar and pestle to grind spices.
A2 She bought a new mortar and pestle for her kitchen.
B1 The chef used a mortar and pestle to crush garlic for the sauce.
B2 After hours of grinding in the mortar and pestle, the homemade pesto was finally ready.
C1 The traditional recipe called for crushing the herbs in a mortar and pestle to release their flavors.
C2 The artisan crafted a beautiful marble mortar and pestle for the kitchen display.
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A1 I use a mortar and pestle to crush garlic for my pasta sauce.
A2 She bought a new mortar and pestle to grind spices for her curry.
B1 The chef demonstrated how to use a mortar and pestle to make homemade pesto.
B2 Using a mortar and pestle is a traditional method of grinding herbs and spices.
C1 The pharmacist used a mortar and pestle to compound a custom medication for the patient.
C2 The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient mortar and pestle found at the excavation site.
formal The pharmacist used a mortar and pestle to grind the medication into a fine powder.
informal I love using my mortar and pestle to crush herbs for cooking.
slang Let's bust out the mortar and pestle and make some guacamole!
figurative She used her intellect as a mortar and pestle to break down complex problems.
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