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trowel

Syllabification: (trow·el)

Pronunciation: /ˈtrouəl/

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Definition of trowel

noun

1a small handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade, used to apply and spread mortar or plaster.

2a small handheld tool with a curved scoop for lifting plants or earth.

verb (trowels, troweling, troweled ; Britishtrowels, trowelling, trowelled)

[with object]

apply or spread with or as if with a trowel.

Origin:

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