crowbar

• Palanca de metal, generalmente recta y con un extremo curvado o aplanado, que se utiliza para hacer palanca, levantar o abrir objetos, como tablas o cajas.

A noun referring to a straight metal bar, often with a flattened or curved end, used as a lever for prying or opening objects.

1. Tool for pryingB1formal

   A straight iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end, used as a lever for prying or opening things.

   Palanca para hacer palanca

   • He used a crowbar to pry open the wooden crate.
   • The firefighter broke the lock with a crowbar.
   • A crowbar is essential for demolition work.

   Sinónimosjemmypinch barpry barwrecking bar