RhymeZone: spale definitions

Definitions of spale:

noun: (Now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) A chip or splinter of wood.
noun: A lath; a shaving or chip, as of wood or stone.
noun: A strengthening cross timber.
noun: (shipbuilding) One of a number of cross-bands fastened temporarily to the frames to keep them in place until properly secured.

(Definitions from Wiktionary)