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单词 spalted
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Definition of spalted in English:

spalted

adjective ˈspɔːltədˈspôltid
  • Denoting wood containing blackish irregular lines as a result of fungal decay, sometimes used to produce a decorative surface.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You can use chunks or shavings of spalted wood instead of the brew, but it takes forever, and sometimes doesn't start because it is dead.
    • After a long walk thru the woods I may end the day empty handed or find one beautifully spalted dead log that will keep me busy for weeks.
    • These guitars and basses feature spalted maple bodies with matching fretboards, offering a different look from most guitars.
    • I have a whole pile of spalted maple in my backyard that is great to work with.
    • Usually good spalted maple is quite pricey, but I wandered over anyway.

Origin

1970s: from dialect spalt 'to split, splinter' + -ed1.

 
 

Definition of spalted in US English:

spalted

adjectiveˈspôltid
  • (of wood) containing blackish irregular lines as a result of fungal decay, and sometimes used to produce a decorative surface.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • After a long walk thru the woods I may end the day empty handed or find one beautifully spalted dead log that will keep me busy for weeks.
    • You can use chunks or shavings of spalted wood instead of the brew, but it takes forever, and sometimes doesn't start because it is dead.
    • Usually good spalted maple is quite pricey, but I wandered over anyway.
    • These guitars and basses feature spalted maple bodies with matching fretboards, offering a different look from most guitars.
    • I have a whole pile of spalted maple in my backyard that is great to work with.

Origin

1970s: from dialect spalt ‘to split, splinter’ + -ed.

 
 
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