also: くしめごて
noun
notched trowel
A trowel with notches or serrations used in plastering, tiling, or adhesive application to create ridges for even coverage. The term is a compound of 櫛目 (comb pattern) and 鏝 (trowel).
See also: 櫛目
左官はクシメ鏝で壁にモルタルを塗った。
The plasterer applied mortar to the wall with a notched trowel.
タイルを貼る前に、クシメ鏝で接着剤を均一に伸ばす。
Before laying tiles, spread the adhesive evenly with a notched trowel.
Refers to the comb-like pattern or texture; クシメ鏝 is the tool that produces such a pattern.
Compound of 櫛目 (comb pattern) and 鏝 (trowel). The katakana spelling クシメ may reflect technical or stylistic usage.