Definition of Pestle

Noun: pestle  pe-sul

  1. Machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
    - stamp
     
  2. 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
    - muller, pounder
     
  3. A club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
Verb: pestle  pe-sul
  1. Grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar
    "pestle the garlic"

See also:
pestis
pestled

Anagrams containing the word pestle

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