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1trowel
noun trow·el \ˈtrau̇(-ə)l\
: a small tool with a curved blade that is used by gardeners for digging holes
: a small tool with a flat blade that is used for spreading and smoothing mortar or plaster
Full Definition of TROWEL
: any of various hand tools used to apply, spread, shape, or smooth loose or plastic material; also : a scoop-shaped or flat-bladed garden tool for taking up and setting small plants
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Origin of TROWEL
Middle English truel, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin truella, from Latin trulla ladle
First Known Use: 13th century
2trowel
transitive verb
troweled or trowelledtrowel·ing or trowel·ling
Definition of TROWEL
: to smooth, mix, or apply with or as if with a trowel
— trow·el·er noun
First Known Use of TROWEL
circa 1670
TROWEL Defined for Kids
trowel
noun trow·el \ˈtrau̇-əl\
Definition of TROWEL for Kids
1
: a small hand tool with a flat blade used for spreading and smoothing mortar or plaster
2
: a small hand tool with a curved blade used by gardeners
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