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hand·spike I. \ˈhan(d)zˌpīk, -)ˌsp-, ˈhaan-\ noun Etymology: by folk etymology from Dutch handspaak, from hand + spaak pole : a wooden bar or pole used as a lever (as in turning a windlass) or as a support (as for carrying timber) II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb 1. : to use a handspike on 2. : to move with a handspike |