darby

1 of 2

noun

ˈdärbē

plural -es

1

: a plasterer's float consisting of a long narrow strip of wood with two handles

2

: a trowel with a handle elevated above the blade for use as a darby

darby

2 of 2

transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-es

: to smooth with a darby

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from the name Derby or Darby

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