wrecking bar

noun
UK: /ˈrekɪŋ bɑː/
US: /ˈrekɪŋ bɑːr/

  1. A long metal bar used to break things or pull nails, usually with a curved end.

    1. He used a wrecking bar to open the old wooden box easily
    2. The construction worker employed the wrecking bar to dismantle the damaged structure carefully

Synonyms

crowbar jemmy

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wrecking bar" is /ˈrekɪŋ bɑː/ in British English and /ˈrekɪŋ bɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wrecking bar": crowbar, jemmy.

Example usage of "wrecking bar": "He used a wrecking bar to open the old wooden box easily". More examples on the page.