SPILING


Meaning of SPILING in English

I. ˈspīliŋ, -lēŋ noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

1. : figures showing the distances from the edge of a template or straightedge to points along a curved part of a ship (as a bow plank or plate) — often used in plural

2. : the process of laying off the curvature of a structural part (as a beam or plate) on the material before cutting by taking the spiling

3. : the curvature of a strake

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: spile (I) + -ing

1. : a set of piles : piling

2. : forepole

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