Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trowelling

verb

/ˈtraʊ.əlɪŋ/

Definition

The act of leveling or smoothing a surface with a trowel.

Examples

The workers are trowelling the fresh cement to create a smooth finish.
She spent hours trowelling the walls to ensure they were perfectly even.
After trowelling the surface, the artisan added decorative patterns to the plaster.

Meaning

Trowelling refers to the technique used to apply, shape, and smooth materials, such as concrete or plaster, often with a flat, pointed hand tool called a trowel.