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

Translations

firefighter's tool

• Russian: хулига́н (ru) m (xuligán)