crowbar
/ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a metal tool with a curved end, used to open things or lift heavy objects.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you hand me that crowbar? I need to open this crate.”
“He used a crowbar to pry the old nails out of the wood.”
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.
Related Words
Synonyms:
leverpry barwrecking bar
Word Family:
crowbars