peavy

English - English

Definition of peavy in English English dictionary

A tool used to manipulate logs, having a thick wooden handle, a steel point, and a curved hooked arm. Similar to a cant-hook, but shorter and stouter, and with a pointed end

a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs

A cant hook having the end of its lever armed with a spike

Hyphenation

pea·vy

Turkish pronunciation

pivi

Synonyms

dog hook, cant dog, cant hook, peavey hook

Pronunciation

/ˈpēvē/ /ˈpiːviː/

Etymology

() After Maine blacksmith, Joseph Peavey