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noun • a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range • used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall • a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle verb • plaster with mortar | ||||||||
26% | 7 | Building a framework for a house or building | ||||||
noun • formulation of the plans and important details • a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror | ||||||||
23% | 5 | Destroy or severely damage (a building, vehicle, or other structure). | ||||||
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Used In Building A House Or To Destroy One Crossword Clue
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MORTAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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MORTAR
Updated: October 13, 2023
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