wrecking bar

noun

wrecking bar

a short crowbar, forked at one end and slightly angled at the other to make a fulcrum

First recorded in 1940–45

Tony started at one end of the mass of marine growth and inserted his wrecking bar.

They donned their equipment, then Rick picked up a spear gun while Tony selected a wrecking bar from his equipment.

Rick tied his camera to a projection, then took his wrecking bar and looked for a place to start.

He took pictures of Scotty, with wrecking bar, prying at likely places in the exposed part of the ship.

Debra held my wrecking bar like a weapon, and she brandished it at me.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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