(v) reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading, Syn.mash, bray, comminute, crunch, Example: grind the spices in a mortar; mash the garlic
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Comminuted; p. pr. & vb. n. Comminuting. ] [ L. comminutus, p. p. of comminuere to comminute; com- + minuere to lessen. See Minute. ] To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or bones; to comminute food with the teeth. Pennant. [ 1913 Webster ]
Comminuted fracture. See under Fracture. [ 1913 Webster ]
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