Spachtel — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Spachtel is used for these senses in English:
- putty knife A similar tool with a wide, flat blade used by painters, plasterers, and carpenters to spread putty to fill holes and cracks.
- spatula (cookware) A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
- trowel A tool used for smoothing a mold.
spatula — full definition
- noun A flat-bladed kitchen tool with a long handle, used for flipping, lifting, or spreading food.
- noun A flat, blunt tool used for scraping, mixing, or applying substances outside the kitchen, such as in a lab or a doctor's office.
trowel — full definition
- noun A small handheld tool with a flat or scoop-shaped blade, used for spreading mortar or digging in a garden.
- verb To apply something thickly and without subtlety, often used figuratively.