Synonyms & related words for crowbar

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of crowbar — including pry, handspike, pliers, forceps, pincers, tweezers. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to crowbar

Explore words related to crowbar — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sledgehammer, screwdriver, hammer, pickax, triphammer, jemmy, mallet, hacksaws. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for crowbar

Common synonyms for crowbar include pry, handspike, pliers, forceps, pincers, tweezers — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does crowbar come from?

The word crowbar breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old French origin: crow, from Old English crawe (“crow (from resemblance of the tool's beaked end)”); and bar, from Old French barre (“bar, rod”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.