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trowel

[traʊəl]

trowel Definition

  • 1a small handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade, used to apply and spread mortar or plaster
  • 2a tool used for gardening that has a flat metal blade and a short handle

Using trowel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trowel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He used a trowel to spread the cement on the wall.

  • Example

    She used a trowel to plant the flowers in the garden.

trowel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trowel

  • spatula
  • plastering trowel
  • gardening trowel

Phrases with trowel

  • a trowel with a long, narrow blade, used for bricklaying

    Example

    He used a brick trowel to lay the bricks.

  • a trowel with a triangular-shaped blade, used for applying mortar to the joints of brickwork or stonework

    Example

    He used a pointing trowel to fill the gaps between the bricks.

  • a small trowel used for digging small holes, transplanting seedlings, and removing weeds

    Example

    She used a hand trowel to plant the flowers in the garden.

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Summary: trowel in Brief

A 'trowel' [traʊəl] is a small handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade that is used to apply and spread mortar or plaster. It is also a tool used for gardening that has a flat metal blade and a short handle. The term 'trowel' extends into phrases like 'brick trowel,' 'pointing trowel,' and 'hand trowel,' which are used for specific purposes.