Cross-spale

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:49:18

Cross"-spale` (-sp?l`), Cross"-spall` (-sp?l`), n. [See Spale & Spall.] 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.

 

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