Peavy (Noun)
Meaning
A stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lumberjack inserted the sharp end of the peavy under the log and pried it loose from the pile.
- A peavy allowed the forester to catch and turn logs that were being transported down the river.
- At the logging camp the workers relied heavily on peavies and axes for manual labor.
- Handling logs with bare hands can be hazardous which is why a peavy was always used for safety reasons.
- His experience logging in the woods had taught him how to properly use an axe and a peavy.