Archaeological Tools

noun a tube through which a stream of air or gas is forced into a flame to concentrate and increase its heat

• The archaeologist used a blowpipe to carefully remove debris from the ancient artifact.
• I saw a craftsman using a blowpipe to shape the glass into beautiful vases.
• The street performer showed off his skills by juggling knives while balancing on a blowpipe.
• Her words were like a blowpipe, piercing through his defenses and revealing the truth.

noun a toothed device used for untangling or arranging the hair

verb to untangle or arrange with a comb

• She meticulously combed through the evidence to find any inconsistencies.
• I need to comb my hair before we leave for the party.
• I heard he got a new comb for his ride, it looks sick.
• The detective had to comb through the suspect's alibi to find the truth.

noun a tool used in the kitchen for crushing and grinding ingredients

conjunction and

• The pharmacist used a mortar and pestle to grind the medication into a fine powder.
• I love using my mortar and pestle to crush herbs for cooking.
• Let's bust out the mortar and pestle and make some guacamole!
• She used her intellect as a mortar and pestle to break down complex problems.

noun a strong vessel, typically made of ceramic or stone, used for mixing and holding substances such as cement or medicine

verb to bind or plaster with mortar

• The mason carefully applied the mortar between each brick to ensure a strong bond.
• I need to pick up some mortar from the store before we can finish the patio.
• I can't believe he tried to fix the wall with that cheap mortar, it's already falling apart.
• Their friendship acted as the mortar that held the group together through tough times.