The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
cross-spale — noun also cross spall ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ Etymology: cross (III) : a temporary wooden brace used in shipbuilding secured horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in place … Useful english dictionary
Cross-spall — Cross spale Cross spale ( sp?l ), Cross spall Cross spall ( sp?l ), n. [See {Spale} & {Spall}.] (Shipbuilding) One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross pawl … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cross-pawl — ( p?l ), n. (Shipbuilding) Same as {Cross spale}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spale — noun also spail ˈspā(ə)l ( s) Etymology: Middle English spale, spalle, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse spal , spölr rail, bar, spjald square tablet more at spill 1. dialect Britain … Useful english dictionary
cross-spall — noun see cross spale … Useful english dictionary
Spale — Spale, n. [Cf. {Spell} a splinter.] 1. A lath; a shaving or chip, as of wood or stone. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] [1913 Webster] 2. (Shipbuilding) A strengthening cross timber. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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