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Corner trowel
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a specialized hand tool with a triangular-shaped blade used for applying joint compound to inside corners during drywall installation and finishing
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
corner trowels
What is a "corner trowel"?
A corner trowel is a hand tool used in drywall and plastering work to smooth and finish the inside corners of walls. It has a blade shaped to fit the 90-degree angle of a corner, allowing for a clean, even application of joint compound or plaster. The tool is designed to create sharp, professional-looking corners without creating excess material buildup. Corner trowels are typically used for finishing drywall joints in interior corners, providing a smooth, seamless transition between two walls.
Examples
The painter reached for the corner trowel to touch up the edges of the drywall after the first coat dried.
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