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| − | A '''trowel''' is a small tool ussed for digging holes. | + | A '''trowel''' is a small tool used in a variety of small-scale activities. |
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| | + | 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. |
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| | + | A '''pointed trowel''' (also known as a '''bricklayer's trowel''') has a flat blade and ends at a point, which is useful for [[construction]], such as applying mortar and concrete. The pointed trowel is used as a standard choice of [[excavation]] for archaeologists. |
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| | + | The trowel is regarded as an important symbol to the organization of [[Freemasons]]. |
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| | [[category:tools]] | | [[category:tools]] |
| | [[category:gardening]] | | [[category:gardening]] |
| | + | [[category:construction]] |