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handspike is a metal bar or pipe that is used as a lever for prying or leverage, similar to a crowbar
Handspike is also an archaic
Kaynak: HandspikeAnother quirk of the Calder and Hebble locks is the
handspike , a length of 2 | by | 4 | in | mm | 1 | adj on timber shaped at one end to
Kaynak: Calder and Hebble Navigationmain yard arm, to one end of which was secured a
handspike, astride of which sat a man with his hands fastened to the rope over his head....
Kaynak: Line-crossing ceremonyThis was a square pin thrust into one of the
handspike holes of a ship's windlass. When at anchor, the anchor rope (called a cable) was
Kaynak: CatheadIn emergencies the turret could be turned by a block and tackle as well as use of
handspike s. A leather flap extended around the bottom
Kaynak: Scorpion-class ironcladOne seaman fought the Chinese with a
handspike before being wounded; he later died on May 16 along with the captain. The chief officer
Kaynak: North Star AffairOriginally made with oak gates, with
handspike paddlegear , the top gates were replaced with unusual steel gates by Yorkshire Water, who
Kaynak: Struncheon Hill Lockshot , then their rifle and then pistol ammunition, finally being captured while continuing resistance with
handspike s and sponge staff s
Kaynak: John Kennedy (Medal of Honor)One unusual feature of the waterway is the need for a long piece of wood, called a
handspike, to open the paddles on the locks.
Kaynak: South Pennine RingThe locks also require a
handspike to open the paddles. Most of the navigation is in artificial cuts, with brief sections where it rejoins
Kaynak: Outer Pennine RingA lathe turret with tools mounted in it can very much resemble a nautical capstan full of
handspike s. This interpretation would lead
Kaynak: Turret latheFarrell suffered a blow to the head from a
handspike thrown by Donnelly. It is this incident that is generally considered to have drawn
Kaynak: Black Donnellys