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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