Also means
ladle
Usage Note
Kelle is the bricklayer's trowel for spreading mortar; the same word names a kitchen ladle and the signalling paddle police use to stop cars.
Examples
"Der Maurer verteilt den Mörtel mit der Kelle."
Natural Translation
The bricklayer spreads the mortar with the trowel.
Literal Translation
The bricklayer distributes the mortar with the trowel.

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