Wrecking Bar (Noun)
Meaning
A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The demolition team used a wrecking bar to pry loose the old wooden beams from the wall.
- The handyman carefully inserted the wrecking bar between the baseboard and the wall to avoid damaging the surrounding area.
- A wrecking bar was needed to break up the concrete slab that had been poured around the old pipes.
- The landlord kept a wrecking bar in the utility closet for tenants to use when making minor repairs.
- Before beginning the renovation project, the contractor took a moment to demonstrate the proper use of a wrecking bar to his crew.