Crowbarred: meaning, definitions and examples
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crowbarred
[ ˈkroʊbɑr ]
forcefully entered
The term 'crowbarred' refers to the act of using a crowbar, a tool with a curved end, to forcibly pry something open or gain access. This term is often associated with breaking into places or accessing goods in a dramatic or forceful manner. Crowbarred can also imply a sense of urgency or desperation in the action of opening or breaking through. It is generally understood in the context of illegal activities or emergency situations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The thieves crowbarred the back door to get inside.
- Emergency responders crowbarred the vehicle door to rescue the trapped driver.
- He crowbarred open the crate to see what was inside.
- They had to crowbar the old windows to get them open again.
Translations
Translations of the word "crowbarred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alavancado
🇮🇳 क्रॉबार्ड
🇩🇪 aufgehebelt
🇮🇩 digerogoti
🇺🇦 вибитий
🇵🇱 wyłamać
🇯🇵 てこのようにして押し込まれた
🇫🇷 défoncé
🇪🇸 forzado
🇹🇷 kaldırılmış
🇰🇷 쇠지렛대로 밀어낸
🇸🇦 مفتوح بالقوة
🇨🇿 vytlačený
🇸🇰 vytlačený
🇨🇳 撬动
🇸🇮 odprt
🇮🇸 krafinn
🇰🇿 жұдырықпен ашылған
🇬🇪 მძიმე
🇦🇿 sıçratılmış
🇲🇽 forzado
Etymology
The word 'crowbar' originated from the combination of the word 'crow' and 'bar', likely relating to the shape of the tool that resembles a crow's beak. The tool itself has been in use since the 14th century, designed primarily for prying and lifting. The verb form 'crowbarred' evolved from the noun, indicating the action associated with the tool's use. Over time, the word has taken on connotations of forcefulness, particularly in the context of illegal entry or the need to create access in difficult situations. The imagery of a crowbar being used to break down barriers has made 'crowbar' a vivid term in both everyday and colloquial language, often appearing in literature and media related to crime.