spale

/S P EY1 L/
noun
  1. 1

    A lath; a shaving or chip, as of wood or stone.

  2. 2

    (Now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) A chip or splinter of wood.

  3. 3

    (shipbuilding) One of a number of crossbands fastened temporarily to the frames to keep them in place until properly secured.

  4. 4

    A strengthening cross timber.