mortar Synonyms
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mortar Meaning
mortar (n)
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
mortar (v)
plaster with mortar
mortar (n.)
A strong vessel, commonly in form of an inverted bell, in which substances are pounded or rubbed with a pestle.
A short piece of ordnance, used for throwing bombs, carcasses, shells, etc., at high angles of elevation, as 45
A building material made by mixing lime, cement, or plaster of Paris, with sand, water, and sometimes other materials; -- used in masonry for joining stones, bricks, etc., also for plastering, and in other ways.
A chamber lamp or light.
mortar (v. t.)
To plaster or make fast with mortar.
mortar Sentence Examples
- The construction workers carefully mixed cement, sand, and water to create a durable mortar.
- The stone masons used lime mortar to adhere the blocks together in the ancient palace.
- Mortar serves as a binding agent, holding bricks, tiles, and other building materials in place.
- The old mortar between the stones had crumbled and needed to be replaced.
- The specialized mortar was resistant to heat, making it ideal for use in fireplaces.
- The mortar acted as a sealant, preventing water from penetrating the brick wall.
- The mortar lines created intricate patterns on the facade of the historic building.
- The excess mortar was removed using a trowel, leaving a clean and professional finish.
- During the restoration project, the original mortar was analyzed to determine its chemical composition.
- The mortar joints provided structural support and prevented movement within the masonry wall.
FAQs About the word mortar
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range, used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall, a
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The construction workers carefully mixed cement, sand, and water to create a durable mortar.
The stone masons used lime mortar to adhere the blocks together in the ancient palace.
Mortar serves as a binding agent, holding bricks, tiles, and other building materials in place.
The old mortar between the stones had crumbled and needed to be replaced.
