Pinch Bar

Pronunciation: /pɪntʃ bɑːr/

Definitions of pinch bar

noun a long, straight metal bar used for prying, lifting, or moving heavy objects

Example Sentences

A1 A pinch bar is a tool used for prying and lifting objects.

A2 I used a pinch bar to remove the nails from the wooden planks.

B1 The construction worker used a pinch bar to break apart the concrete blocks.

B2 After a lot of effort, we were finally able to move the heavy machinery with the help of a pinch bar.

C1 The experienced mechanic effortlessly wielded the pinch bar to dismantle the engine.

C2 The industrial engineer designed a specialized pinch bar for use in the aerospace industry.

Examples of pinch bar in a Sentence

formal The construction worker used a pinch bar to pry open the heavy crate.

informal Hey, can you pass me that pinch bar so I can open this box?

slang I always keep a pinch bar in my toolbox for when I need to jimmy something open.

figurative Sometimes it feels like life is throwing obstacles at you, but you just have to use a pinch bar to overcome them.

Grammatical Forms of pinch bar

• plural: pinch bars
• comparative: more pinch bar
• superlative: most pinch bar
• present tense: pinch bars
• future tense: will pinch bar
• perfect tense: have pinched bar
• continuous tense: is pinching bar
• singular: pinch bar
• positive degree: pinch bar
• infinitive: to pinch bar
• gerund: pinching bar
• participle: pinched bar

Origin and Evolution of pinch bar

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'pinch bar' originated from the Old English word 'pincian' meaning to squeeze or pinch.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pinch bar' evolved to specifically refer to a tool used for prying, lifting, or moving heavy objects by exerting leverage.