SPALL
Spall, v. t.
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.
SPALL
Spall, v. i.
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.
SPALPEEN Spal"peen, n. Etym: [Ir. spailpin, fr. spailp a beau, pride, self- conceit.]
Defn: A scamp; an Irish term for a good-for-nothing fellow; — often used in good-humored contempt or ridicule. [Colloq.]
SPALT
Spalt, n. Etym: [Cf. G. spaltstein, from spalten to split. See 1st
Spell.] (Metal.)