Mortar (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
A muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mortar was loaded with a shell and fired at the enemy position, sending a loud boom echoing through the valley.
- The team carefully aimed the mortar, taking into account the wind and distance to ensure a direct hit on the target.
- During World War I, mortars were widely used in trench warfare to attack enemy positions and fortifications.
- The mortar's short barrel and high-angle trajectory made it ideal for firing shells into enemy trenches and bunkers.
- The sound of the mortar firing was followed by a loud explosion as the shell detonated on impact, sending shrapnel flying in all directions.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.