# halligan

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #91,592

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

## Etymology
Ellipsis of Halligan bar.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/halligan