as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
found a variety of uses for the spalls left over from their stonecutting operations
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Recent Examples of spall
The curtains are made up of overlapping, three-quarter inch plates of AR500 steel encased in a layer of ballistic nylon that captures spall, the shards of metal that break off from a colliding bullet.
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Dan Robitzski, Popular Mechanics, 8 Mar. 2018
The reports noted that numerous repairs had been made to cracks and spalls in the spillway.
—Bettina Boxall, latimes.com, 24 Apr. 2017
Dan Robitzski, Popular Mechanics, 8 Mar. 2018
The reports noted that numerous repairs had been made to cracks and spalls in the spillway.
—Bettina Boxall, latimes.com, 24 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spall
Noun
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That's because chip industry insiders widely expected the Trump administration to impose curbs on the H20, the most cutting-edge AI chip U.S. companies can legally sell to China, a crucial market to one of the world's most valuable companies.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Microchip and rivals such as ON Semiconductor, which soared 21.8% from its lows of the day, have slumped since the market peaked in February, despite semiconductors being excluded from the tariff increases, hurt by concern that the economy would slow and demand for chips would weaken.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine now still holds a tiny sliver of Kursk, trying to prevent Russia from advancing into the Sumy region.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fried thigh strips pop out against a frilly red and green spring mix, apple and carrot slivers, ever-present blue cheese crumbles and an apple cider vinaigrette thickened with egg yolks, which is also used in Pangaea’s slaw.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These represent fragments of all the things that might currently be on your mind.—
Scott Mautz, Contributor,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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The restoration works enhanced the grotto’s surface and its rich and elaborate scheme, made of rustic, polychrome and multi-material mosaics featuring shells, glass pastes, semi-precious stones, stone fragments and mineral crusts.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The design is classic and functional, and it’s made from a weather-resistant and UV-resistant material that won’t rot, splinter, chip, or peel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who has suffered the indignity of a splinter, a blister, or a paper cut knows that small things can sometimes be hugely annoying.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those bales are sold to processors, who mechanically or chemically break them down into pellets, flakes, or fibers.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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To boost these levels and restore energy, try eating foods high in carbohydrates, such as whole grains like oats or bran flakes, and fruits like bananas or apples.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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Good: deliberately allowing his hands to be pierced by shards of glass to transform his body into a swiss-army knife.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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The window completely shattered, sending shards of glass through the office, according to the party.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Spall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spall. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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