
Pestle
Kitchen Essential
A pestle is often found in kitchens for culinary purposes.
The chef used a pestle to make the guacamole.
Physical Action
Using a pestle involves a physical action of pressing or twisting.
She applied pressure to the pestle to crush the seeds.
Material Variance
Pestles can be made of wood, stone, or metal, each affecting the food differently.
His granite pestle was perfect for grinding tough spices.
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