Pestle — synonyms, definition

1. pestle (Noun)

3 synonyms
muller pounder stamp
3 definitions

pestle (Noun) — Machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores.

pestle (Noun) — 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.

pestle (Noun) — A club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar.

3 types of
hand tool machine tool
2 parts of
battery stamp battery

2. pestle (Verb)

1 definition

pestle (Verb) — Grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar. ex. "pestle the garlic"

5 types of
bray comminute crunch grind mash