peavey
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pea·vey
noun \ˈpē-vē\ plural peaveys or peavies
Definition of PEAVEY
: a lumberman's lever that has a pivoting hooked arm and metal spike at one end —called also cant dog — compare cant hook
Variants of PEAVEY
pea·vey or pea·vy \ˈpē-vē\
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Origin of PEAVEY
Joseph Peavey †1873 American blacksmith
First Known Use: 1870
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