jemmy

• Palanca corta, generalmente de metal, usada para forzar puertas o ventanas.

A short crowbar, typically used for forcing open doors or windows.

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   A short, strong metal bar used by burglars to force open doors or windows.

   Palanca corta

   • The burglar used a jemmy to pry open the back door.
   • Police found a jemmy near the broken window.
   • He carried a jemmy in his tool bag for emergency entry.

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