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crowbar

[kroh-bahr] / ˈkroʊˌbɑr /
NOUN
iron lever
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If our hearts weren’t already open, they’ve just been forced ajar with a rusty, emotional crowbar.

From Salon

She said another lock appeared to have been tampered with "using a crowbar or similar tool", but to no avail.

From BBC

It also said they caused "further damage" using crowbars - though this is not visible in the bodycam footage it provided.

From BBC

With a crowbar I could have reached down and touched them, felt the pulse of the world’s information traveling through my fingertips.

From Los Angeles Times

Marks that look like they were made with a screwdriver or crowbar were left behind.

From BBC