trowel
The trowel, the float and other similar tools of masonry date back so far into history that their exact origin is lost.
The general tools used by a mason for brick work/plastering are as follows: 1) Trowel (different kinds) 2) Plumb Line 3) Thread/Twine 4) Set Square/Right Angle 5) Level Tube 6) Measuring Tape 7) Tool for raking of joints. Apart from the above, a mason is required to have a spade, gammelas and other general equipment with him.
The trowel, the float and other similar tools of masonry date so far back into history that their inventor and other details of their origin have been lost.
A wide range of tools are used in masonry. Some of these tools include the trowel, hammers, hammer drills, screeders, the jointers, mason's line, and the blocking chisel.
I went to the shed to get my trowel to use for gardening
the hand trowel is used when spreading mortar on a blockwork
Trowel doesn't really have an antonym. The definition of trowel is "A flat bladed tool used to work with mortar or to dig holes for plants." You could say cover, or bury, since the trowel is used to dig holes for planting? Hope that helps.
A trowel.
A trowel.
Walling trowel
The purpose of a trowel is to use to smooth out concrete and to finish it. It is used by contractors, and is a ride on machine or stand behind machine used by the contractor.