'Cross-spale' definitions:
Definition of 'Cross-spale'
- Cross-spale \Cross"-spale`\ (-sp?l`), Cross-spall
\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.
[1913 Webster]
