Pestle

/ˈpɛsəl/ noun verb

A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.
  2. (noun) A constable's or bailiff's staff; so called from its shape.
  3. (noun) The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig. “a pestle of pork”
  4. (verb) To pound, crush, rub or grind, as in a mortar with a pestle.

Letter breakdown

  • Pestle contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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What does Pestle mean?

A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

How many letters are in Pestle?

Pestle has 6 letters.

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