SPALL
\spˈɔːl], \spˈɔːl], \s_p_ˈɔː_l]\
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To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock.
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To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.
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To give off spalls, or wedge-shaped chips; -- said of stone, as when badly set, with the weight thrown too much on the outer surface.
By Oddity Software
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spawl, n. (Spens.) the shoulder.--Also SPALD. [O. Fr. espaule--L. spatula, a broad blade.]
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spawl, v.t. and v.i. to split, splinter, to chip.--n. a chip or splinter thrown off.--v.t. and v.i. SPALT, to split off splinters.--adj. brittle.
By Thomas Davidson
