English Explanatory Dictionary

halligan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tool, used mostly by firemen, to pry open buildings, manholes, wrecked cars, etc.
name
  1. A surname from Irish.
noun
  1. Alternative form of halligan; Ellipsis of Halligan bar.

Pronunciation

/ˈhælɪɡən/

Word forms

halligan halligans

Etymology

Ellipsis of Halligan bar.

Synonyms

Halligan bar Halligan tool hooligan tool
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