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Mortar
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mortier, granaatwerper
a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support
Voorbeelden
The enemy positions were bombarded with mortar fire, causing significant damage to their defenses.
De vijandelijke posities werden bestookt met mortiervuur, wat aanzienlijke schade aan hun verdediging veroorzaakte.
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a mixture, typically of sand, lime, or cement, used to bond masonry units together or to coat walls
Voorbeelden
The building 's foundation was reinforced with strong mortar.
03
a bowl for crushing and blending materials with a pestle
Voorbeelden
The chef ground herbs into a paste using a mortar.
to mortar
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to coat or join surfaces using a mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime
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They mortared the gaps between the tiles for a smooth finish.
