Pestle Mnemonic

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pestle

pestle

/ˈpɛsəl/

Examples

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

noun

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

noun

a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar

noun

grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar

verb
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"Pest + Elbow. Crush spices with an elbow like a pest in the bowl."

"Pest + Tell. A pest told the chef to mash spices well."

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