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Meaning of halligan | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈhælɪɡən

Definitions

  1. A tool, used mostly by firemen, to pry open buildings, manholes, wrecked cars, etc.
  2. 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.
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See also

Halligan bar Halligan tool hallimondite Hallin Hallinan Halling

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