Meaning of the word crowbar in English
What does crowbar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
crowbar
US /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/
UK /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/
Noun
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a heavy iron bar with a flattened end, often with a claw for extracting nails, used as a lever
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He used a crowbar to pry open the wooden crate.
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The burglar carried a crowbar and a flashlight.
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Verb
1.
to force open or move something using a crowbar
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They had to crowbar the door open after it jammed.
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The workers managed to crowbar the heavy machinery into place.
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