Mortar: meaning, definitions and examples

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mortar

[ ˈmɔːtər ]

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construction

A mixture of sand, cement, and water used for building walls, roads, etc.

Synonyms

cement, grout, paste

Examples of usage

The workers were mixing the mortar for the new brick wall.
She applied the mortar to the stones to create a strong foundation.

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military

A portable, muzzle-loading cannon used to fire shells at low velocities high trajectories.

Synonyms

artillery, cannon, howitzer

Examples of usage

The soldiers loaded the mortar and aimed it towards the enemy camp.
The mortar was fired, sending the explosive shell into the air.

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cooking

To grind or crush into a fine powder or paste using a mortar and pestle.

Synonyms

crush, grind, pound

Examples of usage

She mortared the garlic and spices together to make a flavorful paste.
The chef carefully mortared the ingredients to achieve the perfect consistency.

Translations

Translations of the word "mortar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 argamassa

🇮🇳 गारा

🇩🇪 Mörtel

🇮🇩 adukan

🇺🇦 розчин

🇵🇱 zaprawa

🇯🇵 モルタル

🇫🇷 mortier

🇪🇸 mortero

🇹🇷 harç

🇰🇷 몰탈

🇸🇦 مونة

🇨🇿 malta

🇸🇰 maltová zmes

🇨🇳 灰浆

🇸🇮 malta

🇮🇸 múrblanda

🇰🇿 ерітінді

🇬🇪 ცემენტი

🇦🇿 məhlul

🇲🇽 mortero

Word origin

The word 'mortar' originated from the Latin word 'mortarium', which referred to a receptacle for pounding or grinding. Over time, it evolved to also include the mixture used in building construction and the portable cannon. The versatility of the word reflects its long history and adaptation to various contexts.