Applying and Spreading Tools

a brush used by a painter to apply paint to a surface

The artist dipped the paintbrush into the blue paint and began to create a sky on the canvas.

a hand tool used to apply paint to large surfaces quickly and evenly

a power tool used for applying paint or other coatings to surfaces by spraying a fine mist of paint particles

He used a paint sprayer to quickly cover the fence with a fresh coat of paint.

a flat, flexible hand tool with a blunt blade, typically made of metal or plastic, used for applying and smoothing putty, filler, or other similar materials onto surfaces

He used a putty knife to fill the cracks in the wall before painting.

a handheld tool with a flat, rectangular blade featuring notches or teeth along one or both edges, used for applying adhesive, mortar, or other materials with consistent ridges or grooves onto surfaces

She carefully worked the notched trowel across the wall to ensure the plaster was evenly applied.

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.

a specialized tool with a thin, flexible blade used for applying and smoothing putty or glazing compound onto window frames or glass when installing or repairing windows

To ensure a clean finish, she carefully ran the glazing knife along the edge of the glass.

a handheld tool specifically designed for dispensing caulk or sealant from a cartridge

She used a caulk gun to seal the edges of the bathtub to prevent water leaks.

a handheld tool that melts and dispenses adhesive glue sticks for bonding materials together

The craft project was much easier to complete with a glue gun, as the melted glue stuck instantly to the paper.

a tool specifically designed for applying adhesive onto surfaces

She used an adhesive roller to quickly cover the entire poster with glue.

a tool with bristles or fibers used for applying paint, stain, or sealant to masonry surfaces, such as bricks, blocks, or concrete

He used a masonry brush to clean the brickwork after finishing the construction.

a woodworking tool that applies pressure to hold a workpiece securely during cutting or shaping operations

The carpenter used a featherboard to keep the wood steady while cutting it on the table saw.

a handheld tool that emits hot air and is used for tasks like paint stripping, shrink-wrapping, and loosening adhesive

The worker used a heat gun to remove the old paint from the window frame.

a small portable device that produces a hot flame for heating and bonding materials together, typically used in crafts or repairs

The technician used a soldering torch to repair the broken metal pipe.

a small gardening tool with a flat metal blade, which closely resembling the head of a spade, connected to a small handle that is used for digging holes into a ground or lifting plants

a handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade and a handle, specifically designed for spreading and shaping mortar or cement when laying bricks or blocks in masonry construction

The mason used a brick trowel to spread mortar between the bricks for the wall.

a small, rectangular handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade and a handle, used for various tasks in masonry and tile work

The mason used the margin trowel to smooth out the mortar in the corners of the wall.

a specialized hand tool with a triangular-shaped blade used for applying joint compound to inside corners during drywall installation and finishing

The painter reached for the corner trowel to touch up the edges of the drywall after the first coat dried.

a small, flat-bladed handheld tool with a pointed tip and a handle, primarily used in masonry and plastering work

The mason used the gauging trowel to mix the mortar in small batches.