peavy

Example Sentences

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Of course he had nerve, and could do anything with a log and a peavy, and would fight at the drop of a hat—any "bully boy" would qualify there—but also he had judgment.

From Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life by White, Stewart Edward

We want a peavy or two—them’s the best tools,” said one of the men.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

Then he dropped his peavy and stepped aside.

From The Riverman by White, Stewart Edward

Pete Lebree had money and land, Paul of Olamon had none, Only his peavy and driving pole, his birch canoe and his gun.

From King Spruce, A Novel by Day, Holman

The person addressed first looked extremely astonished; then shouldered his peavy and started for camp, leaving the diminished rear a prey to curiosity.

From Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life by White, Stewart Edward