mortar
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At the same time, it evolved enormous molars suited to grinding and crushing tough, hard foods, functioning much like a mortar and pestle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
He also said he was shocked by the poor construction of the buildings, with plastic foam having been used as mortar filler between cement slabs and insufficient reinforcing steel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
"We're just hoping it was just a mortar that went off underneath but definitely felt a big bang."
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
No: it was the greenness of the lawn, the sharp lines of white mortar between the bricks, the rustle of the maple leaves in the gentle breeze, the very breeze itself.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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