mortar

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.

2 Definition

A muzzle-loading, indirect fire weapon with a tube length of 10 to 20 calibers and designed to lob shells at very steep trajectories.

3 Definition

A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To use mortar or plaster to join two things together.

2 Definition

To pound in a mortar.

3 Definition

To fire a mortar (weapon).