Kelle

Definitions of Kelle
  1. noun
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another
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    Suppenkelle
    a ladle for serving soup
    type of:
    Flüssigkeitsbehälter, Gefäß
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  2. noun
    a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
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    Maurerkelle
    a trowel used in masonry
    Putzkelle
    a trowel used to spread and smooth plaster
    Fugenkelle
    a trowel used to fill and finish masonry joints with mortar or cement
    Glättekelle
    a trowel used to make a surface slick
    type of:
    Bauwerkzeug
    a tool used with workers' hands
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