slick
9.2
A long flat tool used to smooth wet cement
- noun
- /slɪk/
- Specialized
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Examples
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Maybe put drag slicks on it, then go crush gas egos at the drag strip?
Blog text (21) -
The mason used a slick to even out the surface of the freshly laid bricks.
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To achieve a flawless finish, they recommended using a slick for smoothing the plaster.
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He carefully maneuvered the slick to remove the excess mortar and create a level surface.
Compounds
slick magazine
- Archaic
4.7
A magazine printed on shiny good quality paper with many photos and bright design
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Etymology
Slick for the large masonry trowel gets its name from the old idea of 'smooth', since masons use this tool to finish and smooth a wall. That's why the tool is called a 'slick'—it makes surfaces even and shiny.