Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 7 compound words that contain trowel. The most common are listed below. Open trowel in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- pointing-trowelA fine trowel, (metal) tool used in construction to shape mortar neatly into the seams which joint bricks, stones etc. in masonry.
- trowel machineA type of light construction equipment used to apply a smooth finish to concrete slabs.
- power trowelSynonym of trowel machine: A type of light construction equipment used to apply a smooth finish to concrete slabs.
- trowel machinesplural of trowel machine: A type of light construction equipment used to apply a smooth finish to concrete slabs.
- laid on with a trowelsimple past and past participle of lay on with a trowel
- lay on with a trowelTo offer (praise, flattery, etc.) in an unsubtle and excessive way.
- laying on with a trowelpresent participle and gerund of lay on with a trowel
- lays on with a trowelthird-person singular simple present indicative of lay on with a trowel: To offer (praise, flattery, etc.) in an unsubtle and excessive way.
- fish trowelfish slice
Compound words 7
- trowelfulas much as a trowel will hold
- trowellerOne who digs with a trowel.
- trowelmanA man who works with a trowel.
- trowelersplural of troweler: One who digs with a trowel.
- trowelledsimple past and past participle of trowel
- trowellingpresent participle and gerund of trowel
- trowelmenplural of trowelman: A man who works with a trowel.