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handspike Definition

hand·spike (hand′spīk′)

noun

a heavy bar used as a lever, as in turning a capstan

Etymology: altered (by assoc. with spike) < Du handspaeke (modern Du handspaak) < hand, hand + spaeke, rod, pole

handspike Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

hebble: Points of Special Interest: Many of the locks still use the unique Calder & Hebble handspike to raise the paddles.