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 windows
短撬棍，铁撬棍（窃贼撬门窗用） 词源early 19th cent.: familiar form of the given name James (compare with jack).