pry bar
1 of 1noun/ˈpraɪ bɑr/
Forms:pry bars
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a long, flat metal bar with a curved or angled end that is used for leverage and forceful prying
A pry bar is a tool used to leverage, lift, or pry apart objects. It typically has a long, flat metal bar with one or both ends shaped into a wedge or curved tip. The bar is used by inserting the tip into a gap or under an object and applying force to separate or lift it. Pry bars are commonly used in construction, demolition, or repair work to remove nails, lift flooring, or open crates. They are available in various sizes, with larger ones used for heavier tasks and smaller ones for more delicate jobs.
- The carpenter used a pry bar to remove the old nails from the wooden beam.
- To lift the heavy piece of wood, he carefully inserted the pry bar underneath it.
- The workers needed a pry bar to break open the crate and access the equipment inside.
- She grabbed the pry bar to loosen the tiles from the floor before starting the renovation.
- The demolition crew used a pry bar to separate the old siding from the house.
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