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Meaning of the word mortar in English

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mortar

US /ˈmɔːr.tɚ/
UK /ˈmɔː.tər/
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Noun

1.

a mixture of lime with cement, sand, and water, used in building to bond bricks or stones

Example:
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The bricklayer applied fresh mortar between the bricks.
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The old wall was crumbling due to weak mortar.
Synonym:
cement grout plaster
2.

a short-barreled cannon for firing shells at high angles

Example:
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The army used mortars to shell enemy positions.
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A mortar round exploded near the outpost.
Synonym:
howitzer artillery
3.

a cup-shaped receptacle in which ingredients are pounded or ground with a pestle

Example:
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She used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices.
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The pharmacist prepared the medicine in a large ceramic mortar.
Synonym:
grinder bowl

Verb

to join or bond together with mortar

Example:
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The masons carefully mortared each stone into place.
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They plan to mortar the new bricks next week.
Synonym:
bond cement grout
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Related Word:
bricks and mortar