1. Plural of handspike; a short bar or lever, typically with a handle at one end, used as a tool for prying, moving heavy objects, or operating machinery.
Usage: nautical: historically used on ships for moving cargo or operating equipment; plural form; singular is handspike

Examples

• The sailors used handspikes to move the barrels across the deck.
• Handspikes were essential tools in the ship's hold for managing cargo.
• The crew grabbed their handspikes to adjust the heavy machinery.
• In maritime work, handspikes served as multipurpose levers for various tasks.