Spall
verb
To break off in small pieces, especially from rock or material.
The hailstorm caused the roof tiles to spall.
Often appears as...
- spall away
- spall off
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
The broken pieces that result from spalling.
After the storm, there were spalls scattered across the ground.
Often appears as...
- rock spall
- concrete spall
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
To break off in small pieces, especially from rock or material.
The hailstorm caused the roof tiles to spall.
Often appears as...
- spall away
- spall off
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
The broken pieces that result from spalling.
After the storm, there were spalls scattered across the ground.
Often appears as...
- rock spall
- concrete spall
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Verb Usage
Use this word when referring to the physical breaking of materials.
The stone began to spall during the harsh winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Context
Common in industries dealing with building materials.
The bricks may spall if exposed to extreme weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Can be used informally to describe minor breakage.
My favorite cup spalled when I dropped it.
Pro Tip 1/3Verb Usage
Use this word when referring to the physical breaking of materials.
The stone began to spall during the harsh winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Context
Common in industries dealing with building materials.
The bricks may spall if exposed to extreme weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Can be used informally to describe minor breakage.
My favorite cup spalled when I dropped it.
Pro Tip 1/3Verb Usage
Use this word when referring to the physical breaking of materials.
The stone began to spall during the harsh winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Construction Context
Common in industries dealing with building materials.
The bricks may spall if exposed to extreme weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Can be used informally to describe minor breakage.
My favorite cup spalled when I dropped it.
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