crowbar

noun

crow·​bar ˈkrō-ˌbär How to pronounce crowbar (audio)
: 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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One of the areas has crowbars and smashed electronics. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 Poison ivy is notoriously stubborn, and a large vine might require a crowbar to loosen. — New York Times, 16 May 2026 Knowing auto engineers that probably means lots of swearing and finally using a crowbar and lump hammer to make the thing fit. — New Atlas, 15 June 2026 In January of 2025, three thieves used dynamite and a crowbar to breach a door to the museum. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crowbar

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crowbar was in 1748

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“Crowbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowbar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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crowbar

noun
crow·​bar ˈkrō-ˌbär How to pronounce crowbar (audio)
: a metal bar used as a lever or pry

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