Crowbar
(noun)
A metal bar with one curved end and one flat end, used for levering and prying.
Origin:
Derived from the middle english word 'crowbere'.
Examples:
- The construction worker used a crowbar to remove the nails from the boards.
- The plumber used a crowbar to open the rusted pipes.
- The mechanic used a crowbar to loosen the lug nuts on the tire.
- The rescuer used a crowbar to pry open the door and save the trapped person.
- The demolition worker used a crowbar to break up the concrete floor.