Search Dictionary
Definition of pry bar

pry bar

Plural:pry bars
JUMP TO:

• noun

1

A heavy metal hand tool with a flattened, wedge-shaped end used as a lever to force objects apart, remove nails, or lift heavy materials.

Example

"The contractor used a pry bar to carefully lift the old baseboards away from the drywall."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for pry bar

Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'crowbar', a pry bar typically features a flatter, wider profile designed for more delicate leveraging and nail pulling rather than heavy demolition.

• Nearby Words

prunella
prunus
prut
pry bar
prypiat
pseudo viper
pseudomuscari

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pry bar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pry%20bar
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.