Drywall Hawk

is a flat, square board with a perpendicular handle underneath, used as a portable surface to hold and carry joint compound (mud) or plaster, allowing a tradesperson to apply it smoothly to walls with a trowel. It functions like a mini-workbench, keeping mud handy for continuous application, especially for texturing or larger plaster jobs, though it's less common in basic drywall taping where pans and knives are often preferred