: an iron or steel bar that is usually wedge-shaped at the working end for use as a pry or lever
crowbar
transitive verb
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The suspect’s hoodie, ski mask, pants, gloves and Air Jordan shoes were all black, and the person was armed with a crowbar.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
The crowbar found in the garage was 20 inches in length and heavy, documents noted.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
The crowbar found in the garage was 20 inches in length and heavy, documents noted.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crowbar
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“Crowbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowbar. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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crowbar
noun
crow·bar
ˈkrō-ˌbär 
: a metal bar used as a lever or pry
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