breaker bar

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mechanical trades) A heavy-duty handle, typically long and with a nonratcheting head, that turns a socket to break loose nuts and bolts that are very tightly fastened.
  • (mechanical trades) A bar inside a against which the milled material is thrown by the hammers; the material breaks upon hitting it.

Etymology

Suffix from English break (break, game won against the server).

Origin

English

break

Gloss

break, game won against the server

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
💔

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