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mortar

/ˈmɔːrtər/  ·  say it: MOR·ter

the paste that bonds bricks or stones together

In Architecture & Design

In more detail

1. (noun) a mixture of cement, sand, and water used to hold bricks or stones together in construction

2. (noun) a small gun that fires bombs or shells in a high arc

3. (noun) a bowl-shaped container in which substances are crushed into powder using a tool called a pestle

Examples

• 1. The bricks were cemented together with mortar.
• 2. The soldiers fired mortars at the enemy position.
• 3. She ground the spices in a mortar and pestle.

Nearby in Architecture & Design

gable, lattice, masonry, pediment, pilaster, scaffolding