Spall (?), n. [OF. espaule; cf. It. spalla. See Epaule.] The shoulder.
[Obs.] Spenser.
Spall, n. [Prov. E. spall, spell. See Spale, Spell a splinter.] A chip
or fragment, especially a chip of stone as struck off the block by the
hammer, having at least one feather-edge.
Spall, v. t. 1. (Mining) To break into small pieces, as ore, for the
purpose of separating from rock. Pryce.
2. (Masonry) To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an
approximately level surface by hammering.
Spall, 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.
Spal"peen (?), n. [Ir. spailpin, fr. spailp a beau, pride,
self-conceit.] A scamp; an Irish term for a good-for-nothing fellow; --
often used in good-humored contempt or ridicule. [Colloq.]
Spalt (?), n. [Cf. G. spaltstein, from spalten to split. See 1st
Spell.] (Metal.) Spelter. [Colloq.]
Spalt, a. [See 1st Spell.] 1. Liable to break or split; brittle; as,
spalt timber. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.