| Front | mortar |
|---|---|
| Back | mor‧tar /ˈmɔːtə $ ˈmɔːrtər/ noun 1[uncountable] a mixture of cement or lime, and sand and water, used in building for holding bricks or stones together 2[countable] a heavy gun that fires bombs or shells in a high curve: A cameraman was killed when his vehicle came under mortar fire. a mortar attack 3 [countable] a stone bowl in which substances are crushed with a pestle (=tool with a heavy round end): You’ll need a pestle and mortar to grind the spices. → bricks and mortar at brick1(2) |
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