metate (Meaning)
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metate (n.)
A flat or somewhat hollowed stone upon which grain or other food is ground, by means of a smaller stone or pestle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of metate
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metate Sentence Examples
- The ancient Aztecs used metates, a type of grinding stone, to prepare their food.
- The metate consisted of a large, flat stone with a smaller, round stone called a mano.
- Women used metates to grind maize, beans, and other crops into flour.
- The process of grinding on a metate required skill and strength.
- The metate was an essential tool in Aztec kitchens.
- Archaeologists have discovered metates at various Aztec sites.
- The metate served both practical and cultural purposes in Aztec society.
- Today, metates are still used in some indigenous communities for traditional food preparation.
- Modern versions of the metate are made of materials like granite or steel.
- The metate is a symbol of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of ancient civilizations.
FAQs About the word metate
A flat or somewhat hollowed stone upon which grain or other food is ground, by means of a smaller stone or pestle.
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The ancient Aztecs used metates, a type of grinding stone, to prepare their food.
The metate consisted of a large, flat stone with a smaller, round stone called a mano.
Women used metates to grind maize, beans, and other crops into flour.
The process of grinding on a metate required skill and strength.
