World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesTrowel
/ˈtraʊ.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small hand tool with a flat, pointed blade used by gardeners for digging small holes, weeding, and planting.
"She used a garden trowel to carefully lift the delicate perennial out of its pot." - 2
A small handheld tool with a flat, triangular blade used by masons for spreading, leveling, and shaping mortar or plaster.
"The bricklayer smoothed the fresh mortar evenly along the bricks using a steel trowel."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'truelle', which evolved from the Late Latin 'trulla', meaning a ladle, scoop, or washing basin. It entered the English language in Middle English during the 14th century, initially referring to the masonry tool used for spreading mortar before expanding to include gardening hand tools.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Trowel"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Trowel" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
truelle
Transliteration: tru-el
"Il a utilisé une truelle pour étendre le mortier."
Kelle
Transliteration: kel-uh
"Der Maurer glättete den Putz mit einer Kelle."
cazzuola
Transliteration: kat-tswo-la
"Il giardiniere ha scavato la buca con una piccola cazzuola."
paleta
Transliteration: pa-le-ta
"Necesitas una paleta de jardinería para plantar las flores."
colher de pedreiro
Transliteration: ko-ʎer de pe-dre-ju
"O pedreiro segurava a colher de pedreiro com firmeza."
खुरपी
Transliteration: khurpi
"माली ने खुरपी से पौधे लगाने के लिए मिट्टी खोदी।"
小铲子
Transliteration: xiǎo chǎn zi
"她用小铲子在花园里种下了郁金香球茎。"
모종삽
Transliteration: mo-jong-sap
"정원사는 모종삽으로 흙을 파고 꽃을 심었다."
移植ゴテ
Transliteration: ishoku gote
"庭師は移植ゴテを使って花壇の土をならした。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Trowel"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.