mortar — a mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones in building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones in building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔːrtər/
Korean meaning: 벽돌이나 돌을 붙이는 데 사용하는 시멘트, 모래, 물의 혼합물; 회반죽
Korean pronunciation: **모**터
Example Sentences
- The chef used a marble mortar to grind peppercorns, but it was so loud the neighbors thought someone was using a construction mortar!
- The old brick wall was held together by crumbling mortar that needed urgent repair.
- Online shopping is convenient, but many people still prefer the brick-and-mortar shopping experience.
mortar
NOUN//ˈmɔːrtər//
a mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones in building
a mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks or stones in building
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Father and daughter mix mortar with water!
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Origin
라틴어 mortarium(절구, 갈기 위한 그릇)에서 유래. 원래는 음식이나 약재를 갈기 위한 도구를 의미했는데, 모양이 비슷한 건축용 회반죽과 박격포의 의미로 확장되었다.
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“The chef used a marble mortar to grind peppercorns, but it was so loud the neighbors thought someone was using a construction mortar!”
“The old brick wall was held together by crumbling mortar that needed urgent repair.”
“Online shopping is convenient, but many people still prefer the brick-and-mortar shopping experience.”
“The military unit set up mortar positions on the hilltop for tactical advantage.”
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