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jemmy

Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who uses a jemmy or crowbar to gain entry into a place or to force open something.

    - "Jemmy is a burglar who uses a crowbar to break into houses."
    - "The jemmy helped the firefighters to break down the door and rescue the trapped person."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79293651"
Synonyms

hundreds and thousands , sprinkles
Rhymes
Words rhyming with jemmy
jimmy , dimmy , timmy
Homophones
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  1. Jemmy (id) : A person who uses a jemmy or crowbar

  2. Jemmy (en) : A type of fruitcake

  3. Jemmy () : A nickname for someone named Jeremy

Variants
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jemmies , jemmy
Etymology
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The word 'jemmy' comes from the Old English word 'gemaehha' meaning 'companion' or 'helper'. Over time, it came to be used specifically for a tool used to help force open something.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'jemmy' is also used as a nickname for someone named Jeremy.

  2. In the early 20th century, 'jemmy' was a popular name for a type of fruitcake.

  3. The word 'jemmy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'gemaehha'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Crowbar: A type of tool similar to a jemmy, used for prying or lifting heavy objects.

  2. Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, often using a jemmy or other tools.

Culture
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The word 'jemmy' has been used in various forms of literature and art to represent a tool used for gaining entry or forcing open something. In some cases, it has also been used metaphorically to represent a helper or companion.

How to Memorize "jemmy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person using a long, flat tool to force open a door or a safe.
    - Visualize the word 'jemmy' written out in bold letters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jemmy' with the image of a burglar using a crowbar.
    - Remember that 'jemmy' is a tool used for gaining entry or forcing open something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Jemmy' is a 'helper' or 'companion' tool.
    - Use the acronym 'Just Enter More Yards' to remember the meaning of 'jemmy'.

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