What does SPAWL mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "spawl": Spawl 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a fragment or piece that has been broken off or detached from something larger

Verb: to break or detach a fragment or piece from something larger

3. Pronunciations

US: /spɔl/

UK: /spɔːl/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "spawl" is believed to have originated from Middle English "spalle," meaning "splinter" or "chip." It is primarily used in informal or regional contexts, and is more commonly used in British English than American English. While it is not a commonly used word, it can be found in literature and poetry.

5. Synonyms

Fragment, chip, splinter, shard, piece

6. Related Words

Small, brawl, crawl, sprawl, trawl

7. Example Sentences

Noun: The spawl of wood lay scattered across the forest floor.

Verb: The carpenter used a hammer to spawl off a small piece from the edge of the board.