handspike

American  

[hand-spahyk] / ˈhændˌspaɪk /

noun

1. a bar used as a lever.

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handspike British  

/ ˈhændˌspaɪk /

noun

1. a bar or length of pipe used as a lever

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Etymology

Origin of handspike

1605–15; < Dutch handspaak ( see hand, spoke ²), with -spaak replaced by spike ¹

Example Sentences

At that period the pump windlass had not superseded the intermitting efforts of the old handspike.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor

Guy ropes were placed on each corner to guide it, in connection with a heavy handspike.

From The Mountains of Oregon by Steel, William Gladstone

I leapt ashore, seized a handspike, got it under the end of the stick, and prised it up quite clear of him.

From A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado by Roper, Edward

But Tom continued to beat the rail with the handspike, now and then stopping to look at the yacht, which seemed to be rapidly falling behind.

From No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone by Castlemon, Harry

Indeed, for about half a minute it hung stationary, though Harry, who dared not draw out his handspike, shouted frantic encouragement to the straining beasts.

From The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound by Bindloss, Harold