mortar
//ˈmɔːr.tər//
Noun
mortarSingular
mortarsPlural
1
A mixture of cement, sand, and water used in building to bond bricks or stones together.
The builder applied mortar between the bricks to hold them in place.
2
A bowl-shaped vessel in which substances are crushed or ground with a pestle.
She ground the spices in a mortar and pestle.
Noun
mortarSingular
mortarsPlural
1
A short smoothbore gun for firing shells at high angles.
The soldiers set up a mortar to attack the enemy position.
Synonym
Verb
1
To fix or join using mortar.
The workers mortared the bricks together to build the wall.
2
To attack or bombard with mortar shells.
The enemy forces mortared the village throughout the night.