Word Meaning

pestle definition and meaning

n. An implement for pounding and breaking or braying substances in a mortar.
n. A constable's or bailiff's staff; -- so called from its shape.
n. The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig; as, a pestle of pork.
v. t. & i. To pound, pulverize, bray, or mix with a pestle, or as with a pestle; to use a pestle.

Crossword clues for pestle

- A tool for crushing substances in a mortar
- An instrument for crushing and grinding grain etc. in a mortar
- Crushing instrument
- Culinary aid, mortar and ...
- Grinder for a mortar
- Grinding tool
- Mortar and ...
- Pounding implement