mohr

/mɔr, mɒr/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement, especially for length or area, in some countries

“The farmer measured the land in mohrs, but the buyer wanted it in hectares.”

2. noun

a type of Arabic or Persian mortar, typically consisting of a mixture of lime, water, and crushed brick or tile

“The ancient mosque used mohr to hold the structure together.”

3. noun

a small amount or degree

“There’s only a mohr of gas left in the tank.”

4. verb

to smear or spread something, especially in a thin layer

“Mohr the walls with a layer of paint to protect them.”

Synonyms

  • amount
  • smear
  • unit

Antonyms

  • large
  • quantity
  • remove