1. plural of trowel: small handheld tools with flat blades used for spreading mortar, cement, or plaster
Usage: construction; masonry
2. plural of trowel: small gardening tools with curved blades used for digging and planting
Usage: gardening; horticulture

Examples

• The mason kept several trowels of different sizes in his toolbox.
• She bought new trowels for spreading the concrete evenly.
• The gardener used small trowels to transplant the seedlings.
• These trowels are perfect for working in tight spaces between plants.
• The construction crew cleaned their trowels after each use.
• Garden trowels make it easy to dig small holes for bulbs.