Handspike definition

hăndspīk

A bar used as a lever.

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

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A bar or lever, generally of wood, used in a windlass or capstan, for heaving anchor, and, in modified forms, for various purposes.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

handspike

Plural:

handspikes

Origin 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