Associations to the word «Trowel»

Pictures for the word «Trowel»

Wiktionary

TROWEL, noun. A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.
TROWEL, noun. A gardener’s tool, shaped like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring soil etc.
TROWEL, noun. A tool used for smoothing a mold.
TROWEL, verb. (transitive) To apply a substance with a trowel.
TROWEL, verb. (figurative) To apply something heavily or unsubtly.
TROWEL MACHINE, noun. A type of machine used to smooth a mould surface, thus putting a finishing touch on it.
TROWEL MACHINES, noun. Plural of trowel machine

Dictionary definition

TROWEL, noun. A small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials.
TROWEL, verb. Use a trowel on; for light garden work or plaster work.

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