1. applying, spreading, or smoothing material with a trowel
Usage: construction; masonry

1. the action or process of using a trowel to apply or smooth material
Usage: construction; masonry

Examples

• The mason was troweling mortar between the bricks.
• She spent the morning troweling concrete to create a smooth surface.
• Proper troweling technique ensures an even finish.
• The worker was troweling plaster onto the wall.
• Good troweling requires steady hands and practice.
• The troweling of the cement took several hours to complete.