spale : Idioms & Phrases

Cross"-spale`, Cross"-spall` noun (Also<

• Cross-spale
• Cross-spall

)

Etymology

See Spale & Spall.

Definitions

1. (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.

Webster 1913