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trowel 1. any of various small hand tools having a flat metal blade attached to a handle, used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials 2. a similar tool with a curved blade used by gardeners for lifting plants, etc. trowel [′trau̇l] (design engineering) Any of various hand tools consisting of a wide, flat or curved blade with a short wooden handle; used by gardeners, plasterers, and bricklayers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This mixture was meticulously hand trowelled onto a carved styrofoam mould by skilled plasterers (the traditional Japanese plasterer's art is known as sakan). Gilliam's work of the '80s is more varied: Often based on quasi-architectural supports built from various combinations of wood, metal, and canvas, it is distinguished by disparate collaged elements and chunky, trowelled impasto. It can be poured, trowelled, veneered or painted onto refractory surfaces requiring repair. |
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