Definition

To crush or grind substances using a heavy tool, typically in a bowl or mortar.

Example

She used the pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they pestle spices in that cooking show?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch them do it by hand.

I think I might try to pestle my own herbs for the next recipe.

That sounds like a fun idea! Freshly ground spices make a big difference.

Definition

A tool that is shaped like a club and is used to grind or mash substances, usually in a bowl called a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to crush the spices into a fine powder.

Conversation

I just bought a new pestle for my kitchen.

Oh nice! Is it for grinding spices?

Exactly! I love making my own spice blends.

Definition

To crush or grind something using a heavy tool, often used in cooking or pharmacy.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to pestle these herbs for the recipe.

That sounds fun! Do you have a mortar and pestle?

Yeah, I found a nice one at the market last week.

Root Explanation

Pestle → The word 'pestle' originates from Old French 'pestel', which means a tool for grinding. It refers specifically to the tool used to crush or grind substances in a mortar.

Memory Tip

Think of a tool used for 'grinding' — that's what a pestle does, and it comes from the Old French word for this very tool.

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