SPALT

Spalt

Spalt is a town in the district of Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 19 km southwest of Schwabach. The city of Spalt is famous for its growing of hops for beer.

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spalt

Noun

  1. spelter

Verb

  1. To break off pieces, especially with an axe etc; to splinter

Adjective

  1. brittle
    Note: Spalted wood is that which has been cut from a naturally cured, dead, or dying hardwood tree whose wood is normally light in color (such as pecan), and which exhibits patterns of dark stain (crazed) lines and splotches caused by microorganisms and/or fungus. Although slightly more brittle and porous than normal wood from the same species of tree, spalted wood nevertheless can be used to make decorative items and small pieces of furniture.
  2. heedless; clumsy; pert; saucy


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