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Crowbar (Noun)

Meaning

A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The construction worker used a crowbar to pry open the old wooden crate.
  • To loosen the rusty bolts, he grabbed a wide crowbar and applied some force.
  • She struggled to open the lid, but finally managed with the help of a long crowbar.
  • The burglar used a crowbar to break into the house through a window.
  • He inserted the curved end of the crowbar into the gap and gently rocked it back and forth.

Synonyms

  • Pry
  • Pry Bar
  • Wrecking Bar

Hyponyms

  • Jemmy
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