Peavey

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An implement consisting of a wooden shaft with a metal point and a hinged hook near the end, used to handle logs.
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  • n. Alternative spelling of peavy.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A cant hook having the end of its lever armed with a spike; it is used for handling logs.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A lumberman's cant-hook having a strong spike at the end.
  • n. A stout lever from 5 to 7 feet long, fitted at the larger end with a metal socket and pike, and a curved steel hook which works on a bolt: used in handling logs, especially in driving. A peavey differs from a cant-hook in having a pike instead of a toe-ring and lip at the end.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
    • Equivalent
    peavy   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    lever   
    Hyponym
    cant hook   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    cant dog   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Levy    Stevie    divi    leavy    levy    peavy   
     
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