Halligan bar en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its designer, New York City firefighter Hugh Halligan, in 1948.
Meanings
- A firefighter's multipurpose tool for breaking down doors, etc., having a claw (or fork), a blade, and a tapered pick.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halligan bars | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| halligan bar | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
hooligan tool · halligan · halligan tool · Halligan tool · Halligan
Translations (1)
ru хулига́н (firefighter's tool)