jemmy
noun/ˈdʒemi/
/ˈdʒemi/
(British English) (North American English jimmy)
(plural jemmies, North American English jimmies)
- a short heavy metal bar used by thieves to force open doors and windowsWord Originearly 19th cent.: familiar form of the given name James (compare with jack).
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