mortar (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrtər/

Definition

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

Examples

• The mortar between the old bricks was crumbling.

• They used a special type of mortar for the fireplace.

• The mason carefully applied the mortar to the next layer of bricks.

How to Use mortar

mortar between (prepositional phrase)

The substance that fills the space separating two or more building units. — "The mortar between the stones was very old."

mortar and pestle (collocation)

A set of kitchen tools used for grinding and crushing ingredients. — "She used a mortar and pestle to grind the herbs."

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