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pestle

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

pestle

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pestle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, pestle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpestle

1noun
  • A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.
  • A constable's or bailiff's staff; so called from its shape.
  • The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig.

    Example: "a pestle of pork"

1verb
  • To pound, crush, rub or grind, as in a mortar with a pestle.

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