handspike

hand·spike

H0046800 (hănd′spīk′)n. A bar used as a lever.

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[Alteration of Dutch handspaak : hand, hand (from Middle Dutch hant) + spaak, spoke (from Middle Dutch spāke, stick).]

handspike

(ˈhændˌspaɪk) n (Tools) a bar or length of pipe used as a lever

hand•spike

(ˈhændˌspaɪk)

n. a bar used as a lever. [1605–15; < Dutch handspaak (see hand, spoke²), with -spaak replaced by spike¹]

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Noun

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handspike - a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a leverbar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"