crowbar

/ˈkroʊbɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, flat bar of metal with a curved or angled end, used for prying or levering objects

“She used a crowbar to pry open the stuck door.”

2. verb

to use a crowbar to pry or lever something

“The workers had to crowbar the old lock to gain access to the room.”

Synonyms

  • bar
  • lever
  • prybar

Antonyms

  • screwdriver
  • wrench