crowbar en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gerh₂-der.? Proto-Germanic *krēanądeverb. Proto-Germanic *-ǭ Proto-Germanic *krēǭ Proto-West Germanic *krāā Old English crāwe Middle English crowe English crow Vulgar Latin *barra Old French barrebor. Middle English barre English bar English crowbar From crow (“crow (bird)" also "metal lever, crowbar”) + bar, probably because the forked end looks like a crow's foot.
Meanings
- An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.
- An electrical circuit that prevents an overvoltage from causing damage.
- A type of cocktail made with only Crown Royal whiskey and lemon lime soda.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crowbars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Descendants
kuriuba · koropā · koroba · kolopaa · バール
Hypernyms
Relateds
Synonyms
nail bar · jemmy · wrecking bar · jimmy · pinchbar
Translations (119)
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