TROWEL

I. noun Etymology: Middle English truel, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin truella, from Latin trulla ladle Date: 13th century any of various hand tools used to apply, spread, shape, or smooth loose or plastic material, II. transitive verb (-eled or -elled; -eling or -elling) Date: circa 1670 to smooth, mix, or apply with or as if with a ~, ~er noun