Jemmy (also jimmy) (noun/verb)
jem-ee
A short crowbar used by a burglar to force open a window or door. / To force something open with a jemmy.
Early 19th century pet form of the given name James (compare with jack).
Example sentences
“It looks like he used a jemmy to get in.”
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