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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.

Synonyms

  • Pry
  • Pry Bar
  • Crowbar

Hypernyms

  • Lever

Hyponyms

  • Jim Crow
  • Jimmy
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