peavy
[pee-vee]
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tool, crowbar, pedal, lam, jimmy, bar, binder, jack, pry, treadle, peavey, peavyExamples from the Web for peavy
Historical Examples of peavy
Hurley reached for a peavy that stood in the corner behind the door.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber CampsJames B. Hendryx
Hurley tossed the peavy into its corner and proceeded to unlace his boots.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber CampsJames B. Hendryx
We want a peavy or twothems the best tools, said one of the men.
Carolyn of the CornersRuth Belmore Endicott
To lose one's peavy is, among rivermen, the most mortifying disgrace.
The RivermanStewart Edward White
The latter had lingered in hopes of rescuing his peavy, which had gone overboard.
The RivermanStewart Edward White