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 and Etymology of trowel
Middle English truel, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin truella, from Latin trulla ladle
First Known Use: 13th century
trowel
Definition of trowel
troweled
ortrowelled
;troweling
ortrowelling
transitive verb
: to smooth, mix, or apply with or as if with a trowel
troweler
nounCirca 1670
First Known Use of trowel
circa 1670
TROWEL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of trowel for English Language Learners
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: a small tool with a curved blade that is used by gardeners for digging holes
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: a small tool with a flat blade that is used for spreading and smoothing mortar or plaster
TROWEL Defined for Kids
trowel
playDefinition of trowel for Students
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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