mortarKK [ˈmɔrtɚ] ｜ /ˈmɔrtɚ/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a substance used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
The mason mixed the mortar to the perfect consistency before laying the bricks for the new wall.
砂漿；水泥漿
C2noun
a bowl-shaped vessel used for grinding and mixing substances with a pestle
The chef used a mortar and pestle to crush herbs and spices for his homemade curry paste.
研缽；臼
C2verb
to plaster or bind with mortar
The mason used a trowel to mortar the bricks together, creating a strong and durable wall.
C2noun
a type of high-angle gun with a short barrel that is loaded through the muzzle and fires shells at a high trajectory over a short distance
During the military exercise, the soldiers set up a mortar on the hill to provide cover fire for their advancing infantry.