trowel

¹trow·el

noun \ˈtrau̇(-ə)l\

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

Illustration of TROWEL

Origin of TROWEL

Middle English truel, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin truella, from Latin trulla ladle

First Known Use: 13th century

Other Hardware Terms

adze, auger, awl, chock, ferrule, punch, tang