troffel

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Dutch[edit]

A troffel (mason's trowel)

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Etymology 1[edit]

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

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Noun[edit]

troffel m (plural troffels, diminutive troffeltje n)

  1. trowel
  2. scoop of resembling shape, as used for gardnening
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Etymology 2[edit]

Akin to troeven.

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Noun[edit]

troffel m (plural troffels, diminutive troffeltje n)

  1. blow, hit
  2. beating
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