pestle

Example Sentences

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The machine itself rolled lozenge dough and pressed them into perfect discs, thus eliminating the use of mortar and pestle to manually knead, roll and cut out the dough.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

A few had tooth structures that acted like a mortar and pestle and were able to grind in addition to just cutting.

From Science Daily • Oct. 5, 2023

In a perfect pesto world, that frozen sauce is homemade — a mix of tiny-leafed Genovese basil, Italian pine nuts and good olive oil that you’ve pounded by hand with a mortar and pestle.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

The next morning, I pounded some lemongrass and some chiles in a mortar and pestle and made some green curry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

I pressed the lump of the mortar and pestle in my bag.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani