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pestle Definition
(n)
machine
consisting
of
a
heavy
bar
that
moves
vertically
for
pounding
or
crushing
ores
(n)
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
(n)
a
club
-
shaped
hand
tool
for
grinding
and
mixing
substances
in
a
mortar
(v)
grind
or
pulverize
in
a
pestle
pestle Synonyms
muller
pestle
pounder
stamp
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