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Mortar: meaning, definitions and examples

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mortar

 

[ หˆmษ”หtษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น argamassa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรถrtel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‡ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaprawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒซใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mortier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mortero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฐํƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maltovรก zmes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐๆต†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบrblanda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ั‚ั–ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hlul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mortero

Etymology

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.

See also: mortarboard.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,828 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.