peavy (Meaning)
Wordnet
peavy (n)
a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
Webster
peavy (n.)
A cant hook having the end of its lever armed with a spike.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peavy
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peavy Sentence Examples
- The peavy snapped with a loud crack, sending logs tumbling into the river.
- The lumberjack wielded the peavy with precision, guiding the timber down the chute.
- The peavy's sharp point dug deep into the ice, providing a secure hold for rescuers.
- The park ranger used a peavy to lift logs off the trail, clearing a path for hikers.
- The gardener employed a peavy to pry stubborn rocks out of the soil.
- The arborist used a peavy to support a heavy branch while removing it from a tree.
- The sailor used a peavy to lever open a hatch that had become jammed.
- The construction worker used a peavy to align heavy beams in a new building.
- The farmer used a peavy to break up stubborn clods of earth in his field.
- The historian examined the worn surface of a peavy, marveling at the tool's enduring legacy in logging and other industries.
FAQs About the word peavy
a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logsA cant hook having the end of its lever armed with a spike.
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The peavy snapped with a loud crack, sending logs tumbling into the river.
The lumberjack wielded the peavy with precision, guiding the timber down the chute.
The peavy's sharp point dug deep into the ice, providing a secure hold for rescuers.
The park ranger used a peavy to lift logs off the trail, clearing a path for hikers.
