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   spall

   /spɔːl/

   verb

   • 1. break (ore, rock, or stone) into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting: "the ore was spalled by young women seated at anvils"
   • ▪ (of ore, rock, or stone) break off in fragments: "cracks below the surface cause slabs of material to spall off"

   noun

   • 1. a splinter or chip, especially of rock.

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): of unknown origin. The verb dates from the mid 18th century.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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