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A '''trowel''' is a small tool used in a variety of small-scale activities.

A '''trowel''' is a small tool used in a variety of small-scale activities.

The normal '''trowel''' (used for gardening) has a curved, scooped blade that is purposely intended to disturb and remove earth. Digging, planting, and weeding are common examples of use.

The common gardening '''trowel''' has a pointed, dished blade like that of an elongated miniature shovel. It is designed for small-scale earth moving tasks, such as digging, planting, and weeding.

A '''pointed trowel''' (also known as a '''bricklayer's trowel''') has a flat blade and ends at a point, which is useful for [[construction]] tasks, such as applying mortar and concrete. The pointed trowel is commonly used as an excavation tool by archaeologists.

A '''pointed trowel''' (also known as a '''bricklayer's trowel''') has a flat blade and ends at a point and is used in [[construction]] tasks, such as applying mortar or plaster. The pointed trowel is also used as an excavation tool by archaeologists.

The trowel is regarded as an important symbol to the organization of [[Freemasons]].

The trowel is regarded as an important symbol to the organization of [[Freemasons]].