ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spale

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈspeɪl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spale is a noun meaning (Now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) A chip or splinter of wood.

Meaning

(Now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) A chip or splinter of wood.

More Meanings

  1. A lath; a shaving or chip, as of wood or stone.
  2. A strengthening cross timber.
  3. (shipbuilding) One of a number of crossbands fastened temporarily to the frames to keep them in place until properly secured.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spale

Depending on context, synonyms include spaling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include speld, spelt, spelder, spall, spelk, spile.

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