Crowbar: meaning, definitions and examples

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crowbar

 

[ หˆkroสŠbษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool, lever

A crowbar is a heavy metal bar with a curved end, used as a lever to force apart objects or remove nails. It is commonly employed in construction and demolition tasks due to its strong leverage capability.

Synonyms

lever, pry bar, wrecking bar

Examples of usage

  • He used a crowbar to pry open the rusty gate.
  • The worker lifted the heavy debris with a crowbar.
  • She carefully removed the nails from the wooden plank using a crowbar.

Translations

Translations of the word "crowbar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฉ de cabra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคœเคผ (เค—เคพเคœ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brecheisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengungkit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚om

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pied-de-biche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palanca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaldฤฑrฤฑm demiri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ ›๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกฤidlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ฌๆฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kruลกnjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–าฃั–ัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaldฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pata de cabra

Word origin

The term 'crowbar' dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the word 'crow', likely referring to the sharp, hooked shape of the tool's end, which resembles a crow's beak. The 'bar' component simply indicates its elongated shape. Historically, crowbars have been utilized in various forms since ancient times as tools for lifting and prying, with their design evolving to meet the needs of different trades. The crowbar has become a symbol of strength and brute force, often associated with construction and demolition work. Its practical applications in modern settings have retained its name and function, making it a staple in toolboxes worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,504, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.