peavey
a cant hook with a sharply pointed end, used in handling logs.
Origin of peavey
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How to use peavey in a sentence
The other dropped his peavey, heaved him up in his arms and, thus burdened, made for shore.
The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)Over the turmoil the rivermen fled for shore, each man balancing himself with his peavey, held low across his body.
The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)If it were true, then what had she sought with peavey, if not to be his wife—what, then?
The Salamander | Owen JohnsonWhen peavey's automobile had been withdrawn, she had tried Gilday, only to find him out of town.
The Salamander | Owen JohnsonOnly peavey could tell her, make her certain of the truth or falsity of this story.
The Salamander | Owen Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for peavey
peavy
/ (ˈpiːvɪ) /
US and Canadian a wooden lever with a metal pointed end and a hinged hook, used for handling logs: Compare cant hook
Origin of peavey
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