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A strong vessel, commonly in form of an inverted bell, in
which substances are pounded or rubbed with a pestle. |
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A short piece of ordnance, used for throwing bombs,
carcasses, shells, etc., at high angles of elevation, as 45ยก, and even
higher; -- so named from its resemblance in shape to the utensil above
described. |
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A building material made by mixing lime, cement, or plaster
of Paris, with sand, water, and sometimes other materials; -- used in
masonry for joining stones, bricks, etc., also for plastering, and in
other ways. |
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To plaster or make fast with mortar. |
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A chamber lamp or light. |
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