Pharmacy Equipment

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.