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crowbar Synonyms
Another word for crowbar
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• noun (Context 1)
A heavy iron or steel bar with one end flattened, slightly bent, and often cleft, used as a lever for prying things open or lifting heavy objects.
Usage Example
"The rescue workers used a heavy prybar to pry open the jammed doors of the train car."
Strongest
prybar
jimmy
jemmy
Strong
lever
• verb (Context 2)
To forcefully fit or insert something into a space, context, or narrative where it does not naturally belong.
Usage Example
"The studio attempted to shoehorn a romantic subplot into the otherwise fast-paced action thriller."
Strongest
shoehorn
Strong
wedge
cram
force
• verb (Context 3)
To force or pry something open using a crowbar or a similar type of lever.
Usage Example
"They had to pry the rusted window frames out of the brick wall before installing the new ones."
Strongest
pry
jimmy
Strong
lever
force
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crowbar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crowbar