Definitions
- A tool used for gardening or masonry work to spread and smooth concrete, mortar, or other materials. - A handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade used for digging, planting, or transplanting small plants. - A tool used for applying or spreading plaster, putty, or other similar substances.
- A kitchen utensil with a flat, broad blade used for flipping, turning, or lifting food items. - A tool used for mixing, spreading, or scraping various substances in cooking or baking. - A medical tool used for scraping or removing tissue during surgery or other procedures.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are handheld tools.
- 2Both have a flat, broad blade.
- 3Both are used for spreading or smoothing substances.
- 4Both can be used for mixing or blending ingredients.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Trowel is primarily used for gardening or masonry work, while spatula is primarily used for cooking or baking.
- 2Shape: Trowel has a pointed blade, while spatula has a flat blade with a rounded end.
- 3Size: Trowel is usually larger and heavier than spatula.
- 4Material: Trowel is often made of metal or plastic, while spatula can be made of metal, plastic, or silicone.
- 5Context: Trowel is associated with outdoor work or construction, while spatula is associated with indoor cooking or baking.
Remember this!
Trowel and spatula are both handheld tools with a flat, broad blade used for spreading or smoothing substances. However, the difference between trowel and spatula is their primary function, shape, size, material, and context. A trowel is primarily used for gardening or masonry work, has a pointed blade, is usually larger and heavier, and is associated with outdoor work or construction. Whereas, a spatula is primarily used for cooking or baking, has a flat blade with a rounded end, can be made of various materials, and is associated with indoor cooking or baking.
