Jemmy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdʒɛmi

JEM-ee

UK

dʒˈɛmi

jem-EE

Definition

A jemmy is a short, curved metal bar used to force open doors or windows, often in construction or burglary.

Usage & Nuances

'Jemmy' is a British term; 'crowbar' is more common in the US. Associated with breaking in (crime) or construction/demolition. Not used for small levers. Often appears in detective stories or crime news.

• Spanish: palanca (herramienta) - pata de cabra
• Portuguese (BR): pé de cabra - alavanca (ferramenta)
• Portuguese (PT): pé de cabra - alavanca (ferramenta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 撬棍
• Chinese (Traditional): 撬棍
• Hindi: पानी (फावड़ा जैसा औजार)
• Arabic: عتلة (أداة)
• Bengali: জেমি - হাতুরি (বার চুরি/গুঁড়ো করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত)
• Russian: фомка - лом (небольшой)
• Japanese: バール - てこ棒
• Vietnamese: xà beng - xà cạy
• Korean: 쇠지렛대 - 대형 지렛대
• Turkish: levye - çekiç çubuğu (kapı/pencere açmada kullanılan)
• Urdu: جیمی - چھوٹا سریا (دروازے/کھڑکی کھولنے کے لیے)
• Indonesian: linggis - batang congkel

Example Sentences

The burglar used a jemmy to open the window.

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He keeps a jemmy in his toolbox for emergencies.

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You can use a jemmy to remove the old boards.

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Without a jemmy, prying open that door would have been impossible.

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The detective noticed scratches from a jemmy near the window frame.

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Contractors often prefer a jemmy for quick demolition work.

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