GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 4 definitions

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   Spall , n. [OF. espaule; cf. It. spalla. See Epaule.] The shoulder. [Obs.]
   Spenser.
   
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   Spall, n. [Prov. E. spall, spell. See Spale, Spell a splinter.] A chip or fragment, especially a chip of stone as struck off the block by the hammer, having at least one feather-edge.
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   Spall, v. t.
   (Mining) To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock.
   Pryce.
   
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   (Masonry) To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.
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   Spall, v. i. 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.
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