troffel

Dutch
A troffel (mason's trowel)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɔfəl/
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  • Hyphenation: trof‧fel

Etymology 1

Modified from truweel, by analogy with schoffel and gaffel. Cognate with English trowel.

Alternative forms

Noun

troffel m (plural troffels, diminutive troffeltje n)

  1. trowel
  2. scoop of resembling shape, as used for gardnening
Synonyms
Derived terms
  • troffelen
  • troffelbink
  • troffelegge
  • troffelheft
  • troffelkruid
  • troffelschop
  • troffelsteel
  • troffelstok
  • troffelzaag

Etymology 2

Akin to troeven.

Alternative forms
  • troevel

Noun

troffel m (plural troffels, diminutive troffeltje n)

  1. blow, hit
  2. beating
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