Mortar And Pestle

Synonyms of mortar and pestle

• pounder
• crusher
• grinder

Antonyms of mortar and pestle

• blender
• electric grinder
• food processor

Collocations of mortar and pestle

grind coffee beans

Frequency: 65 %

I prefer to grind my coffee beans using a mortar and pestle for a fresher taste.

crush nuts

Frequency: 55 %

The recipe calls for crushed nuts, so I'll use the mortar and pestle.

pulverize garlic

Frequency: 50 %

The chef pulverized the garlic using a mortar and pestle to make a paste.

Idiomatic Expressions for mortar and pestle

• Phrase: pound (something) in a mortar and pestle
  Meaning: to crush or grind something using a mortar and pestle
  Usage: She pounded the herbs in a mortar and pestle to release their flavors before adding them to the dish.