Darby float

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• Darby — Dar by (d[aum]r b[y^]), n. A plasterer s float, having two handles; used in smoothing ceilings, etc. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• darby — I. ˈdärbē noun ( es) Etymology: probably from the name Derby or Darby 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 II. tr …   Useful english dictionary

• darby — /dahr bee/, n., pl. darbies. Building Trades. a float having two handles, used by plasterers. [1565 75; perh. after a proper name or DERBY, England] * * * …   Universalium

• darby — noun A specialized tool used to finish concrete slabs. A stiff, wooden or metal wedge or triangle, it is used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete. Syn: derby, derby float, derby slicker …   Wiktionary

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