halligan

/HH AE1 L IH0 G AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A surname from Irish.

  3. 3

    Alternative form of halligan; Ellipsis of Halligan bar. [A tool, used mostly by firemen, to pry open buildings, manholes, wrecked cars, etc.]