Handspike definition
A bar used as a lever.
noun
A heavy bar used as a lever, as in turning a capstan.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
handspike
Plural:
handspikesOrigin of handspike
- Alteration of Dutch handspaak hand hand (from Middle Dutch hant) spaak spoke (from Middle Dutch spāke stick)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition