Sentence examples for a mortar from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a mortar" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a type of weapon used for launching projectiles or in a construction context to describe a mixture used to bind building materials.
Example: "The soldiers prepared to fire a mortar at the enemy position."
Alternatives: "a cannon" or "a binding agent".

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A mortar board.

Transfer to a mortar.

I know what a mortar is.

(Or use a mortar and pestle).

In a mortar, crush sesame seeds.

A mortar and pestle was equally ineffective.

Alternatively, grind in a mortar and pestle.

Pound the garlic in a mortar.

It was like a mortar and pestle".

One does less damage with a mortar".

You can also use a mortar and pestle.

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