HANDSPIKE


Meaning of HANDSPIKE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' han(d)- ˌ sp ī k

Function: noun

Etymology: by folk etymology from Dutch handspaak, from hand hand + spaak pole; akin to Old English sp ā ca spoke

Date: 1615

: a bar used as a lever

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