hakapik

noun

hakapik

noun

/ˈhɑkəˌpɪk/

Etymology From Norwegian Nynorsk hakapik, from hake (“hook”) + pik (“spike”).

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Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A hunting implement, a long pole with a pick and hammer on the end, used by sealers to bludgeon seals and drag their carcasses to the sealing boat.

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