crowbar

noun
UK: /ˈkrəʊbɑː/
US: /ˈkroʊbɑːr/

  1. A long, straight metal bar with a flattened end, used for prying things open.

    1. I used a crowbar to open the crate.
    2. The thief used a crowbar to break into the shop during the night.

  2. A tool used to force something open or to separate things.

    1. The police used a crowbar to force the door.
    2. Using a crowbar, he managed to separate the planks of wood that were stuck together.

Synonyms

wrecking bar jimmy
crowbar transitive-verb

  1. To force something open or apart using a crowbar.

    1. They had to crowbar the door open.
    2. He tried to crowbar the lid off the chest, but it wouldn't budge.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crowbar" in English means: A long, straight metal bar with a flattened end, used for prying things open., A tool used to force something open or to separate things..

The phonetic transcription of "crowbar" is /ˈkrəʊbɑː/ in British English and /ˈkroʊbɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crowbar": wrecking bar, jimmy.

Example usage of "crowbar": "I used a crowbar to open the crate.". More examples on the page.