English dictionary

pestle

/'p/E/s/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores

noun.artifact

Synonyms stamp

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.artifact

Synonyms muller pounder

Source: WordNet 3.0
a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
An implement for pounding and breaking or braying substances in a mortar.

noun

Source: webster1913

grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar

verb.change

Examples
Pestle the garlic.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To pound, pulverize, bray, or mix with a pestle, or as with a pestle; to use a pestle.

verb

Source: webster1913