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jemmy Definition and Meaning in English (jemmy definition)

noun
Synonyms:crowbarpry bar
Quick Answer • Definition

Jemmy definition: A short crowbar, especially one used by a burglar to force open a window or door.

Definitions of Jemmy

  1. 1noun

    A short crowbar, especially one used by a burglar to force open a window or door.

  2. 2verb

    To force open (a window, door, or lock) with a jemmy.

Example Sentences

“The burglar used a jemmy to force the window open.”

“He tried to jemmy the lock, but it was too strong.”

Synonyms

crowbarpry bar

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularjemmies
past tensejemmied
past participlejemmied
present participlejemmying
gerundjemmying

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Jemmy definition: A short crowbar, especially one used by a burglar to force open a window or door.
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'Jemmy' translates to 'jemmy' in English. Jemmy definition: A short crowbar, especially one used by a burglar to force open a window or door.
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