handspike

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Noun handspike has 1 sense

handspike - a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever
--₁ is a kind of bar

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Term: handspike

Part of Speech: Noun

Description:

Handspike is a nautical term referring to a long, bar-shaped tool with one tapered end, used for various purposes on a ship. It is also known as a hand spike.

Sense 1: A lever-like tool used to move or adjust objects aboard a ship.

Sample Sentence 1: The sailors used a handspike to pry open the stubborn hatch.

Sample Sentence 2: The captain directed the crew to use the handspike to turn the capstan.

Sense 2: A makeshift weapon used by sailors for self-defense.

Sample Sentence 1: The pirate swung his handspike at anyone who dared to challenge him.

Sample Sentence 2: With a handspike in hand, the sailor bravely faced off against the enemy boarders.