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pestle

The correct spelling is pestle.

How to pronounce pestle

/ˈpɛsəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɛsəl/

Say it like: Pes-tle

The correct spelling is pestle. A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things. For example: "a pestle of pork"

Usage Examples

a pestle of pork

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.
  2. 2.A constable's or bailiff's staff; so called from its shape.
  3. 3.The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig.

verb

  1. 1.To pound, crush, rub or grind, as in a mortar with a pestle.

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