Halligan bar

English

Alternative forms

  • halligan bar

Etymology

Named after its designer, New York City firefighter Hugh Halligan, in 1948.

Noun

Halligan bar (plural Halligan bars)

  1. A firefighter's multipurpose tool for breaking down doors, etc., having a claw (or fork), a blade, and a tapered pick.
    Synonyms: Halligan tool, Halligan, halligan, halligan tool, hooligan tool

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