Mortar
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granatkastare, granatgevär
a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support
Exempel
The mortar team adjusted their aim to accurately target enemy positions hidden behind cover.
Granatkastar-gruppen justerade sitt sikte för att exakt rikta in sig på fiendens positioner som gömde sig bakom skydd.
02
a mixture, typically of sand, lime, or cement, used to bond masonry units together or to coat walls
Exempel
Old mortar crumbled and needed to be replaced.
03
a bowl for crushing and blending materials with a pestle
Exempel
Laboratory mortars are made from ceramic or stone.
to mortar
01
to coat or join surfaces using a mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime
Exempel
The builder mortared the chimney to prevent leaks.
