Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crowbar
noun
/ˈkroʊbɑːr/
Definition
A heavy metal tool with a curved end, used for prying, lifting, and breaking things apart.
Examples
- He used a crowbar to open the locked door.
- The construction workers had a crowbar handy for lifting heavy materials.
- With the crowbar, she easily removed the planks from the old shed.
Meaning
A crowbar is primarily used as a lever to exert force on objects, often to remove nails from wood or to pry open doors and crates.
Synonyms
- lever
- bar
- pry bar
- wrecking bar
