spale

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Synonyms: space, stale, spate, spare, pale, scale, spile, swale, sale, spade, spall

Antonyms: space, stale, spate, spare, pale, scale, spile, swale, sale, spade, spall

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Now|_|chiefly|_|dialectal|Scotland}} A [[chip]] or [[splinter]] of wood.
2. A [[lath]]; a shaving or chip, as of wood or stone.
3. A strengthening cross [[timber]].
4. {{lb|en|shipbuilding}} One of a number of [[crossband]]s fastened temporarily to the frames to keep them in place until properly secured.

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