Pestle Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Pestle

Meaning 1 : machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores

    Synonyms : stamp
Meaning 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

    Synonyms : muller,  pounder
Meaning 3 : a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar

Meaning 4 : grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar

    Example : pestle the garlic