What does peavy mean?
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peavy
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Princeton's WordNet
peavey, peavy, cant dog, dog hooknoun
a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
Wiktionary
peavynoun
A tool used to manipulate logs, having a thick wooden handle, a steel point, and a curved hooked arm. Similar to a cant-hook, but shorter and stouter, and with a pointed end.
Etymology: After Maine blacksmith, Joseph Peavey
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peavy
A peavy is a tool used in the logging industry that aids in maneuvering and handling logs. It consists of a handle, often made from wood or metal, equipped with a spiked hook. The lever action created by the peavy makes it easier to roll, pivot, or shift logs.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
PEAVY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Peavy is ranked #6726 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Peavy surname appeared 5,016 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Peavy.
64.8% or 3,252 total occurrences were White.
30% or 1,505 total occurrences were Black.
2.1% or 109 total occurrences were of two or more races.
1.9% or 97 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.5% or 27 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
0.5% or 26 total occurrences were Asian.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of peavy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of peavy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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