crowbar
/ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
una herramienta de metal con un extremo curvo, usada para abrir cosas o levantar objetos pesados.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“¿Me pasas esa palanca? Necesito abrir este cajón.”
“Usó una palanca para sacar los clavos viejos de la madera.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.