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trowel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small hand tool with a flat, pointed blade, used by bricklayers and plasterers for applying and smoothing mortar or plaster.
Usage Example
"The mason expertly wielded his spatula to spread the mortar evenly across the top layer of bricks."
Weak
spatula
• noun (Context 2)
A small hand tool with a curved, scoop-like blade and a short handle, typically used by gardeners for digging small holes or transplanting.
Usage Example
"She used a garden spade to dig a small hole for the new tomato seedling."
Strong
spade
Weak
scoop
• verb (Context 3)
To apply, smooth, or spread a substance, such as mortar or plaster, using a small flat hand tool.
Usage Example
"The contractor troweled the fresh concrete until the surface was perfectly smooth."
Strong
spread
smooth
plaster
Weak
slather
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trowel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trowel