Meaning of the word trowel in English

What does trowel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trowel

US /traʊəl/

UK /traʊəl/

a small handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade, used for spreading, shaping, and smoothing plaster or mortar.

Example:

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The bricklayer used a trowel to apply mortar between the bricks.

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She smoothed the concrete with a large trowel.

Synonym:

spatula scoop scraper

a small hand tool with a curved scoop, used for digging small holes or for lifting plants.

Example:

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She used a garden trowel to plant the flower bulbs.

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He carefully dug up the weed with a small hand trowel.

Synonym:

hand shovel garden scoop

to apply or spread with a trowel.

Example:

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The plasterer carefully troweled the smooth finish onto the wall.

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You need to trowel the cement evenly for a smooth surface.

Synonym:

spread apply smooth