noun
a heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances such as spices or medicines in a mortar
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The pharmacist used a pestle to grind the ingredients for the medicine.
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I found a pestle in the kitchen drawer, so I think we can make some fresh spices.
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Let's use this pestle to crush those herbs and make a killer sauce!
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She used her intelligence as a pestle to break down the barriers in her way.