noun
spall
Spall (noun) means a small broken piece or chip, particularly from stone.
noun
1
A small broken piece or chip, particularly from stone.
2
The way a surface breaks up and crumbles over time through weather or wear.
"The inspection of this bridge abutment found extensive spall."
"The failure of this bearing involved spall under high load."
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English spalle (“a chip”), first recorded in 1440, though its ultimate origin is uncertain. It may derive from the Middle English verb spald (“to split”), recorded around 1400, from Middle Low German spalden, which is cognate with Old High German spaltan (“to split”).
Synonyms
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spawl
Rhymes for spall
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What is the meaning of spall?
"spall" (noun) means a small broken piece or chip, particularly from stone.
What is another word for spall?
Other words for "spall" include spawl.
What are the different meanings of spall?
"spall" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small broken piece or chip, particularly from stone; 2. The way a surface breaks up and crumbles over time through weather or wear.
