The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Handspike \Hand"spike`\ (h[a^]nd"sp[imac]k`), n.
   A bar or lever, generally of wood, used in a windlass or
   capstan, for heaving anchor, and, in modified forms, for
   various purposes.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

handspike
    n 1: a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever