pry bar

Example Sentences

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Paul Leighton is packing his rucksack with a heavy-duty hammer, pry bar and evidence bags for what he describes as "just an average day out".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Then, with a small pry bar, push the two remaining pieces up from the fasteners.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023

Bonus: Holden’s hammer I’m not sure if it’s technically a pry bar or a nail puller he’s holding, but either way it’s tiny and probably not the real reason the engine stops?

From The Verge • Jan. 13, 2022

Officials said Paddock had screwed shut the door with a piece of metal and some screws, but an officer had a pry bar and was able to easily pop it open.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2017

“That was us, not taking care of you. Hold on now, this won’t hurt a bit,” I say, trying to work the pry bar along the plank that came loose.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick