English verb: comminute | |||
1. | comminute (change) reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | ||
Samples | Grind the spices in a mortar. Mash the garlic. | ||
Synonyms | bray, crunch, grind, mash | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mill, pestle, pulp | ||