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