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Pestle: meaning, definitions and examples

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pestle

 

[ หˆpษ›stl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen tool

A pestle is a heavy tool used for crushing and grinding substances in a mortar. Traditionally made of stone, wood, or metal, the pestle is used in conjunction with a mortar to break down herbs, spices, and other ingredients into a fine paste or powder. It is commonly found in kitchens, laboratories, and pharmacies. The process of using a pestle and mortar is known as 'pestling' or 'mortar and pestle', and it is an ancient technique that has been used for centuries.

Synonyms

crusher, grinder, pounder

Examples of usage

  • I used the pestle to crush the garlic cloves.
  • She ground the spices using a wooden pestle and mortar.
  • The pharmacist used a pestle to mix the powdered medication.
  • In cooking classes, we learned the proper technique for using a pestle.

Translations

Translations of the word "pestle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pestle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคŸเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช StรถรŸel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moลบdzierz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนณ้‰ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pilon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pistilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havaneli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tluฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tฤบฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tolฤnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pestill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝั‚ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ molcajete

Word origin

The word 'pestle' originates from the Latin word 'pestellum', which is a diminutive form of 'pestis', meaning 'to crush' or 'to pound'. This reflects the primary function of the pestle as a tool for grinding or crushing substances. The use of pestles dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were essential for preparing food and medicines. They have been found in archeological sites, indicating their role in daily life across cultures. The design of the pestle has evolved, but its basic purpose has remained consistent through the ages, continuing to be an integral part of culinary and pharmaceutical practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,440, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.