Synonyms for

Crowbar

Verb / ˈkrəʊˌbɑ:r / Another word for crowbar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A crowbar is a heavy metal bar with a curved end, used as a lever to pry things open or apart.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He used a crowbar to open the stuck door.
  2. The thief broke into the house with a crowbar.
  3. The construction worker used a crowbar to remove the nails from the wooden board.
  4. The police found a crowbar near the broken window.
  5. The burglar carried a crowbar in his bag.

Quotes

  • With a crowbar, you can move the world.
  • A crowbar can be a useful tool or a deadly weapon.
  • Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.

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