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Synonyms of crowbar

8 similar words

Another word for crowbar is jimmy. Other synonyms of crowbar are pinchbar.

Synonyms and similar words for crowbar

nounAn iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a...

  • wrecking barAny of various bars to aid with demolition tasks: prybars or crowbars.
  • jemmy
  • jimmyA jemmy; a crowbar used by burglars to open windows and doors.
  • pinchbarA crowbar (the tool).
  • nail barA crowbar.

verbTo force to move, usually with a crowbar; to prise.

  • crowTo use a crowbar, wedge, or other implement to attempt to open a surface by leveraging force on the opposite end of the...
  • pry
  • prise / prize

Meaning of crowbar

  1. noun An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.
  2. noun An electrical circuit that prevents an overvoltage from causing damage.
  3. noun A type of cocktail made with only Crown Royal whiskey and lemon lime soda.

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Questions about synonyms of crowbar

What is another word for crowbar?
Crowbar has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jimmy and pinchbar.
What does crowbar mean?
Crowbar means an iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

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