01 n. The shoulder.
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The shoulder.[Obs.]
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5 senses · 4 variants
Webster, 1913
Spall
/spôl/
· IPA /spɔl/
02 n. 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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A chip or fragment, especially a chip of stone as struck off the block by the hammer, having at least one feather-edge.
03 v. t. To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock.
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To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock.(Mining)
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To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.(Masonry)
04 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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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.