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Meanings of jimmy in anglès

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French satellite digital television channel.

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portuguès
pé-de-cabra
català
palanqueta

A short crowbar.

palanqueta
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Examples for "jemmy"
Examples for "jemmy"
1
The superintendent gripped his jemmy tightly and turned towards the dirty stairs.
The Grell Mystery
2
Foyle had dropped his jemmy and his hand closed over his pistol.
The Grell Mystery
3
He didn't have time for subtlety; he'd just have to jemmy it open.
Johannes cabal the necromancer
4
He tossed the jemmy up to Coombes, and Coombes succeeded in catching it.
Dope
5
His next action shows that the 'jemmy' is really a ruler.
What Every Woman Knows

To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open.

Usage of jimmy in anglès
1
Don't you need something called a jimmy to pry doors open with?
Burglars can't be choosers
2
He pulled a sectional jimmy from his coat and forced it open.
The Romance of Elaine / Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine"
3
Let me be clear: Jimmy Wales is doing the right thing here.
The Guardian
4
Nothing at all; for, of course, Jimmy did not believe in ghosts.
Rendezvous with Rama
5
Jimmy said something to me and I couldn't process his words, either.
Don't blink
6
In case you haven't heard, Jimmy Carter has a new book out.
The Guardian
7
We're no good at riddles, Jimmy said; at which Danny took offense.
The confusion
8
It's been seen as his agenda, said Desjardins economic strategist Jimmy Jean.
Reuters
9
A year later, the actor explained what happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
News.com.au
10
Unfortunately, right before they left Tucson, Jimmy informed her they were penniless.
Practical Magic
11
Jimmy has been great for us all year and will be again.
Reuters
12
Five-time All-Star Jimmy Butler missed his second straight game for personal reasons.
Reuters
13
The obvious course, then, was to wait till Jimmy Moore had gone.
Just William’s Luck
14
Then I started thinking clearly and held my fire until Jimmy stopped.
Rite of Passage
15
I had a conference call with Jimmy Carter today, on that subject.
Toxic bachelors
16
Jimmy spoke to Tom for a moment, saying something Tommy didn't hear.
Tommy's honor: the story of old tom morris and young tom morris,...
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portuguès
pé-de-cabra
català
palanqueta
Jimmy through the time
Jimmy across language varieties
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