Definition of "halligan" [halligan]

• A tool, used mostly by firemen, to pry open buildings, manholes, wrecked cars, etc. (noun)

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• "Ferretti said he propped a ladder to climb up to Jones' window, and then used a special crowbar known as a halligan to break the window guards."
• "I've had enough training to tell a halligan from a hydrant wrench. page 4"
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