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Pronunciation : Spall
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. espaule; cf. It. spalla. See Epaule.]
Definition : Defn: The shoulder. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Spall
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Prov. E. spall, spell. See Spale, Spell a splinter.]
Definition : Defn: A chip or fragment, especially a chip of stone as struck off the block by the hammer, having at least one feather-edge.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Spall
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. (Mining)

Defn: To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock. Pryce.

2. (Masonry)

Defn: To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Spall
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: 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.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913