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Meaning of mortar
The primary meaning of the word "mortar" is a mixture of lime, water, and sand used for bonding bricks or stones.
Etymology of mortar
The word "mortar" originates from the Old French word "mortier," meaning "bowl" or "container," which is derived from the Latin word "mortarium," a bowl or vessel used for mixing
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a mixture of lime, water, and sand used for bonding bricks or stones
The term "mortar" has also been used to describe a heavy artillery weapon since the 16th century
Synonyms
cement
paste
mixture
concoction
blend
compound
amalgam
fusion
combination
amalgamation
unification
unity
bond
adhesive
glue
binder
fixative
plaster
grout
putty
caulking
sealant
filler
coating
layer
covering
render
stucco
concrete
masonry
construction
building
material
substance
fixer
holder
fastener
joiner
linker
connector
sealer
jointer
filler
spread
application
overlay
patching
pointing
rendering
surfacing
finishing
coating
covering
cladding
lining
facing
veneer
facing
revetment
Definitions
- A mixture of lime, water, and sand used for bonding bricks or stones
- A container, typically a bowl-shaped vessel, in which substances are ground or mixed with a pestle
- A heavy artillery weapon used for firing shells at a high angle of elevation, typically over a short range
- A device for breaking up or pounding something, especially a vessel with a pestle used for grinding or mixing
Usage Examples
- The bricklayer mixed the mortar and applied it to the wall
- The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices
- The army used mortar fire to attack the enemy position
- The construction worker applied a layer of mortar to the brick before adding the next course
Antonyms
solvent
separator
divider
dismantler
destroyer
remover
eliminator
eraser
canceler
nullifier
dismantler
demolition
destructor
annihilator
extinguisher
quencher
silencer
stifter
suppressor
inhibitor
blocker
obstructer
hindrance
impediment
barrier
obstacle
blockage
separation
division
detachment
disconnection
disunion
disjunction
dissociation
isolation