IPA: /ˈpɛs.əl/
KK: /ˈpɛsəl/
intransitive verb
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.
noun
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.
transitive verb
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.