Pestle

usgb/ˈpesl/
noun

A tool used to grind or pound food, spices, or other substances, usually in a mortar.

She ground the spices into a powder using a pestle.
Visual representation of "pestle" - A tool used to grind or pound food, spices, or other substances, usually in a mortar.

Often appears as...

  • pestle and mortar
  • grind with a pestle
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Kitchen Essential

A pestle is often found in kitchens for culinary purposes.

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The chef used a pestle to make the guacamole.
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Physical Action

Using a pestle involves a physical action of pressing or twisting.

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She applied pressure to the pestle to crush the seeds.
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Material Variance

Pestles can be made of wood, stone, or metal, each affecting the food differently.

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His granite pestle was perfect for grinding tough spices.
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