Vocabulary Entry

spall

|noun • verb

noun

A small piece or fragment that has been broken off from a larger object.

Example Sentences

"The spall fell from the concrete as it aged."

"He collected a spall of rock to study its composition."

"After the explosion, there were many spalls scattered around the site."

verb

Example Sentences

"The stone began to spall after years of exposure to the elements."

"The paint will spall if not applied properly."

"Over time, the metal will spall and require replacement."