σπάω

A. drawnthrough, of cautery, Paul.Aeg. 6.42. σπάω, draw off, divert, D.S. 3.37; esp. as military term, Plb. 2.24.8, etc.:—Pass., Arist. PA 670b10.

2. divert, distract, ἑαυτὸν ἄβακι Iamb. VP 5.24.