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Meaning of halligan | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈhælɪɡən/

Definitions

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

Examples

“President Donald Trump’s hand-picked interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan has fired more senior prosecutors from the Eastern District of Virginia office, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Halligan bar Halligan tool hallimondite Hallin Hallinan Halling