Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pestle

noun
/ˈpɛs.təl/
Definition
A pestle is a heavy tool used for grinding or crushing substances, often in conjunction with a mortar.
Examples
  • The chef used a pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder.
  • In the apothecary, the pharmacist employed a pestle to prepare the herbal medicine.
  • She carefully crushed the garlic with a pestle in the mortar.
Meaning
It refers to a blunt, heavy club used to mash or crush materials, particularly in cooking or pharmaceutical applications.
Synonyms
  • grinder
  • masher
  • crusher