Meaning of trowel in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtraʊ(ə)l/

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  1. Verb

    trowel

    Definitions

    1. use a trowel on

    Examples

    • « for light garden work or plaster work »

  2. Noun

    trowel

    Etymology

    Middle English (as a noun): from Old French truele, from medieval Latin truella, alteration of Latin trulla‘scoop’, diminutive of trua‘skimmer’

    Definitions

    1. a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade

    Examples

    • « used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials »

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