Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jemmy
noun
/ˈdʒɛm.i/
Definition
A tool used for prying open objects or forcing them apart, typically a crowbar.
Examples
- The burglar used a jemmy to break into the house.
- Security systems are designed to deter thieves from using tools like a jemmy.
- He carefully inserted the jemmy between the door and the frame to pop it open.
Meaning
A jemmy is a type of lever tool that helps open doors or windows by applying leverage to pry them open.
Synonyms
- crowbar
- pry bar
- lever
- bar
