jemmynoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdʒem.i/us/ˈdʒem.i/UK US jimmya short, strong metal bar with a curved end, often used to force things open, for example by thieves to force open windows or doors
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Tools
- adze
- Allen key
- anvil
- auger
- awl
- axe
- excavator
- grappling iron/hook
- grindstone
- guillotine
- hacksaw
- hatchet
- mallet
- plunger
- sander
- sandpaper
- scissor
- scissors
- scraper
- vane
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jemmyverb [ T ]
uk/ˈdʒem.i/us/ˈdʒem.i/UK US jimmyto force a window or lock open with a jemmy
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Stealing
- abscond
- aggravated burglary
- appropriate
- armed robbery
- break in/break into sth
- duff
- liberate
- light-fingered
- loot
- looting
- make off with sth
- mug
- relieve
- rob
- robbery
- run off with sth
- scrump
- shoplifting
- sting
- whip
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