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Mortar
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mortier, mortar
a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support
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mortel, cementmortel
a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building
What is "mortar"?
Mortar is a soft mixture made from materials like sand, water, and a binder such as cement or lime. It is used to hold bricks, stones, or other building materials together, filling gaps and creating a strong, stable bond. Once it dries and hardens, it also provides additional strength to the structure and helps protect against water and air penetration. Mortar is commonly used in walls, foundations, and other masonry work.
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mortier, stamper
a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
to mortar
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pleisteren, metselen
plaster with mortar
mortar
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Voorbeeld
The soldiers set up a mortar to provide fire support for advancing infantry units.
The mortar team adjusted their aim to accurately target enemy positions hidden behind cover.
The platoon relied on mortar support to suppress enemy fire and facilitate their advance during the assault.
Mortars are portable artillery pieces capable of firing high-explosive shells over short to medium distances.
The mason used mortar to consolidate the bricks into a sturdy wall.
