Definitions

1. noun

A type of artillery piece, typically a howitzer or field gun, used in artillery units.

“The army deployed their mortiers to defend against enemy forces.”

2. noun

A tool or container used for mixing or stirring, especially in mortuary or funeral contexts.

“The mortier was used to mix the embalming fluid for the deceased.”

3. noun

A container used for carrying or holding something, especially in the context of cooking or food preparation.

“The chef used a large mortier to mix the batter for the cake.”

4. noun

A type of millstone or grinding stone, often used in the context of grain or flour processing.

“The ancient Egyptians used mortiers to grind grains into flour.”