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 pes·tle /ˈpɛsəl, ˈpɛstḷ/
 乳缽,槌,杵(vt.)(vi.)用槌磨,用杵搗

 pes·tle /ˈpɛsəl , ˈpɛstḷ/ 名詞
 研棒,缽杵,研杵,杵,乳棒

 pes·tle n.
 1. An implement for pounding and breaking or braying substances in a mortar; as, to grind with a mortar and pestle.
 2. A constable's or bailiff's staff; -- so called from its shape. [Obs.]
 3. The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig; as, a pestle of pork.

 pes·tle v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Pestled p. pr. & vb. n. Pestling ] To pound, pulverize, bray, or mix with a pestle, or as with a pestle; to use a pestle.
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 pestle
      n 1: machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for
           pounding or crushing ores [syn: stamp]
      2: a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and
         a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain
         or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone [syn: muller,
          pounder]
      3: a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances
         in a mortar
      v : grind or pulverize in a pestle