Pestle

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛsəl/

Definitions of pestle

noun a heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances such as spices or medicines in a mortar

Example Sentences

A1 I use a pestle to grind spices in the kitchen.

A2 The pharmacist used a pestle and mortar to crush the pills.

B1 The chef demonstrated how to properly use a pestle and mortar.

B2 She gently pounded the herbs with a pestle to release their flavors.

C1 The archaeologist carefully used a pestle to grind ancient pigments for analysis.

C2 The scientist used a pestle to crush samples in the laboratory for testing.

Examples of pestle in a Sentence

formal The pharmacist used a pestle to grind the ingredients for the medicine.

informal I found a pestle in the kitchen drawer, so I think we can make some fresh spices.

slang Let's use this pestle to crush those herbs and make a killer sauce!

figurative She used her intelligence as a pestle to break down the barriers in her way.

Grammatical Forms of pestle

• past tense: pestled
• plural: pestles
• comparative: more pestle
• superlative: most pestle
• present tense: pestles
• future tense: will pestle
• perfect tense: have pestled
• continuous tense: is pestling
• singular: pestle
• positive degree: pestle
• infinitive: to pestle
• gerund: pestling
• participle: pestling

Origin and Evolution of pestle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pestle' originated from the Latin word 'pistillum' meaning 'pounder' or 'pestle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pestle' has retained its original meaning of a tool used for grinding or pounding substances in a mortar, but its usage has expanded to include various culinary and pharmaceutical contexts.