Peavey (Noun)
Meaning
A stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lumberjack used a peavey to maneuver the heavy logs into place for the bonfire.
- A peavey was an essential tool for the logging industry, allowing workers to easily roll and move large timber.
- The old peavey had been passed down through generations of loggers in the family.
- He grasped the peavey firmly and began to pry the stuck log loose from the pile.
- The foreman demonstrated how to use a peavey to safely and efficiently handle the large logs.