crowbar

• Nom masculin désignant une barre métallique rigide, souvent avec une extrémité plate ou recourbée, utilisée comme levier pour soulever, forcer ou ouvrir des objets.

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.

   Pied-de-biche

   • 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.

   Synonymesjemmypinch barpry barwrecking bar