peavy

[ pee-vee ]

/ ˈpi vi /

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noun, plural pea·vies.

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How to use peavy in a sentence

Hurley reached for a peavy that stood in the corner behind the door.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps|James B. Hendryx
Hurley tossed the peavy into its corner and proceeded to unlace his boots.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps|James B. Hendryx
This man was standing on an extreme point, leaning on his peavy, watching the timbers float past.
The Rules of the Game|Stewart Edward White
The “peavy” is the Maine name for a slightly different variety of “cant-dog,” which takes its title from its maker in Old Town.
King Spruce, A Novel|Holman Day

The big boss leaned upon his peavy and regarded Connie thoughtfully.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps|James B. Hendryx

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