pestle

/'pesl/

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Explanation of the Word "Pestle"

Part of Speech: Noun (and also a verb)

Advanced Usage:

• In a scientific context, a pestle can be used in laboratories to crush and mix chemical substances, or in pharmacy to prepare medicines.

Different Meanings:

• As a noun, "pestle" primarily refers to the tool used with a mortar.
• Although less common, "pestle" can refer to a machine that crushes materials, often used in industrial settings.

Synonyms:

• Grinder
• Crusher
• Mashing tool

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs commonly associated with "pestle," but you might encounter phrases like "to grind to a pulp" which conveys a similar idea of crushing or mashing.

Summary:

A pestle is an important tool in both cooking and scientific settings for grinding and mixing substances.

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Noun

1. a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
2. a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone
3. machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores

Verb

1. grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar
   • pestle the garlic

Synonyms

• muller
• pounder
• stamp