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crowbar

The correct spelling is crowbar.

How to pronounce crowbar

noun

IPA: /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/

Say it like: Cro-wba-r

The correct spelling is crowbar. 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.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.An electrical circuit that prevents an overvoltage from causing damage.
  3. 3.A type of cocktail made with only Crown Royal whiskey and lemon lime soda.

verb

  1. 1.To use force to move. To prise.

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