pinch bar

Example Sentences

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When he climbed back into the office he tried to look casual as he dropped the pinch bar to the floor by his feet and seated himself on the pile of rubble in the corner.

From The Velvet Glove by Harrison, Harry

He held his breath and closed his eyes as he slammed the gate and wedged it with the pinch bar he still carried.

From The Copper-Clad World by Vincent, Harl

Jim, I think, had an ax handle and Bob a little pinch bar.

From The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself by Younger, Cole

"Pass me that pinch bar, Bill," called Dick Grant from the other side.

From Helen of the Old House by Wright, Harold Bell

Druce gave him a short pinch bar and he levered out enough of the big blocks to make a hole large enough to let him through into the sewer.

From The Velvet Glove by Harrison, Harry