mortared
ˈmɔːrtərd
Definition

Definition of mortared - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
constructionRaresecured or held together with mortarRare
  • The bricks were mortared to form a sturdy wall.
cemented grouted
2.
militaryRareattacked or bombarded with mortar shellsRare
  • The mortared village suffered extensive damage during the conflict.
bombarded shelled
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Origin of mortared

English, mortar (material) + -ed (past tense)

Examples of mortared in a sentence

  • The pathway was made of mortared bricks.
  • The mortared base was quickly evacuated.
  • Survivors from the mortared area were taken to safety.

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  1. French:maçonné, attaqué, ...
  2. German:vermörtelt, mörserbeschossen, ...
  3. Italian:cementato, bombardato, ...
  4. Spanish:cementado, bombardeado con mortero, ...
  5. Portuguese:ligado com argamassa, bombardeado com morteiros, ...
  6. Chinese:用灰泥粘合的, 被迫击炮轰击的, ...
  7. Japanese:モルタルで固められた, 迫撃砲で攻撃された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُلَصَّق بِالمَلَاط, مَقْصوف بالهاون, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמוּלָט, מוּפְגָּז, ...
  10. Russian:цементированный, обстрелянный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:замурований, обстріляний мінометами, ...
  12. Hindi:मोर्टार से जोड़ा हुआ, मोर्टार से बमबारी किया हुआ, ...
mortar
ˈmɔːrtər

Definition of mortar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionTECH.mixture of sand, water, and cement or limeTECH.
  • The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
grout
2.
weaponTECH.type of cannon that fires bombs at high anglesTECH.
  • The troops set up a mortar to launch shells over the hill..
trench mortar
3.
crushing toolRarebowl or device used to crush or grind substancesRare
  • He used a mortar to grind the spices.

Verb

tr.
1.
grindingRarecrush spices or herbs by pounding them in a bowlRare
  • She mortars the spices for the recipe.
crush grind pound
2.
constructionTECH.join bricks or stones using a paste-like cementTECH.
  • They mortar the bricks to build the wall.
bind cement grout
3.
militaryTECH.attack an enemy position with short-range indirect explosive fireTECH.
  • The soldiers mortar the enemy position.
bombard launch shell
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Images of mortar

  • mortar: mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime
    mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime
  • mortar: type of cannon that fires bombs at high angles
    type of cannon that fires bombs at high angles
  • mortar: bowl or device used to crush or grind substances
    bowl or device used to crush or grind substances

Expressions with mortar

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building material consisting of bricks laid with mortar between them
The house was made of bricks and mortar.
physical buildings for business activities
Many prefer shopping at brick and mortar stores.
device for crushing and grinding substances
She used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices.
business with both online and physical stores
The click-and-mortar store sells products online and in malls.
explosive projectile fired from a mortar weapon against distant ground targets
The soldiers loaded a mortar shell and fired toward the distant hillside.
artillery fire from a mortar weapon
The troops advanced under heavy mortar fire.

Origin of mortar

Latin, mortarium (bowl for pounding)

Examples of mortar in a sentence

  • Mortar was used to seal the stones in place.
  • They used a mortar to breach the enemy's defenses.
  • A mortar was fired to signal the start of the attack.
  • Miners used a mortar to break down the rock.
  • The laboratory tested the efficiency of the new mortar.
  • He mortars the herbs for the traditional medicine.

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  1. French:mortier, piler, ...
  2. German:Mörtel, zerstoßen, ...
  3. Italian:malta, pestare, ...
  4. Spanish:mortero, moler, ...
  5. Portuguese:argamassa, triturar, ...
  6. Chinese:砂浆, 捣碎, ...
  7. Japanese:モルタル, すりつぶす, ...
  8. Arabic:مونة, دَقَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶלֶט, לִכְתֹּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:раствор, толочь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розчин, товкти, ...
  12. Hindi:मोर्टार, पीसना, ...
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