Definitions

1. noun

a heavy club-shaped tool used for grinding or pounding ingredients, typically in a mortar

“The chef used a pestle to grind the spices for the recipe.”

2. verb

to crush or grind (something) with a pestle

“She pestled the herbs to release their flavors.”

3. verb

to criticize or express disapproval of (something) in a sharp or bitter manner

“The reviewer pestled the author’s writing style as being overly simplistic.”