mortar
nounHow many syllables in mortar?
There are 2 syllables in the word mortar.How to pronounce mortar:
Definition of mortar:
- mortar (noun):
- a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
Synonyms for mortar:
howitzer
trench mortar
Antonyms for mortar:
detach
disconnect
divide
loosen
open
part
release
separate
unfasten
unfix
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