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Definition of Peavy
1. Noun. A stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs.
Definition of Peavy
1. Noun. A tool used to manipulate logs, having a thick wooden handle, a steel point, and a curved hooked arm. Similar to a cant-hook, but shorter and stouter, and with a pointed end. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peavy
1. peavey [n -VIES] - See also: peavey
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peavy
Literary usage of Peavy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Forestry Quarterly by New York State College of Forestry (1906)
"... results have been obtained with this simple device. It is to be hoped it may
prove of value to some of the readers of the FORESTRY QUARTERLY. GW peavy. ..."
2. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1912)
"Action by JT demons and another, administrators, against WB peavy. Judgment for
plaintiffs, and defendant brings error. Reversed. ..."
3. The Native Ministry of New Hampshire by Nathan Franklin Carter (1906)
"Anthony peavy, was born Feb. 13, 1788. Began to preach in Farmington, 1818 ...
Anthony peavy, was born 1793. Ordained March 28, 1816. Went to New York, 1816 ..."
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