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mor·tar1
 mortar1
- pronunciation:
- mor
t
 r
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a heavy bowl-like receptacle in which substances are ground or pounded into powder.
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| definition 2: |
a machine used to pulverize or grind substances.
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| definition 3: |
a short cannon used to loft explosive missiles.
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| definition 4: |
a similar device used to throw other things.
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| related words: |
catapult, gun |
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