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trowel

The correct spelling is trowel.

How to pronounce trowel

/ˈtɹaʊ.əl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/

Say it like: Tro-wel

The correct spelling is trowel. A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them. For example: "I need to dig a hole for these begonias; would you pass me that trowel?"

Usage Examples

I need to dig a hole for these begonias; would you pass me that trowel?

He troweled the coarse mix with a twist, leaving a pattern of arcs.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.
  2. 2.A gardener’s tool, shaped like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring soil etc.
  3. 3.A tool used for smoothing a mold.

verb

  1. 1.To apply (a substance) with a trowel.
  2. 2.To pass over with a trowel.
  3. 3.To apply something heavily or unsubtly.

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