1. (园艺用的)小铲子
A trowel is a small garden tool which you use for digging small holes or removing weeds.

2. 抹子;泥刀;瓦刀
A trowel is a small tool with a flat blade that you use for spreading things such as cement and plaster onto walls and other surfaces.

1. a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade
used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials