A tool used by archaeologists to dig in the ground A trowel is very useful because it allows them to dig in a sideways, scraping fashion It's important to clear off one level in a unit before digging down to the next level An archaeologist's trowel is straight-edged, not curved like a shovel or garden trowel
A hand tool with notches used for spreading adhesives onto the substrate Trowels are recommended with notches which are able to leave adhesive ridges of a size which will ensure complete contact with the flooring being installed
[n] a hand-held tool with a flat, pie-shaped blade used in archaeology and geology to carefully remove sediment layers
A tool with a flat, triangular-shaped blade used by archeologists when excavating a site
A gardener's tool, somewhat like a scoop, used in taking up plants, stirring the earth, etc
A trowel is a small tool with a flat blade that you use for spreading things such as cement and plaster onto walls and other surfaces
A trowel is a small garden tool which you use for digging small holes or removing weeds
A steel tool with a flat surface that causes a concrete surface to become very smooth
{i} hand tool with a flat face that is used to spread plaster and cement; hand tool with a curved blade used in gardening
a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials use a trowel on; for light garden work or plaster work
Historically the most important digging tool to the excavating archaeologist The trowel is a flat, pointed metal tool with a handle that allows the archaeologist to delicately dig and scrape away at layers of matter Usually used in conjunction with a brush, to clear away dust and debris
A mason's tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them
[ 'trau(-&)l ] (noun.) 14th century. From Middle English truel, from Middle French truelle, from Late Latin truella, from Classical Latin trulla, the diminutive of trua 'ladle'