Example Sentences
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He chooses the occasion of his deeds with as scrupulous a care as he examines his formidable crowbars and jemmies.
From A Book of Scoundrels by Whibley, Charles
Among the things were three pistols, two "jemmies," some curious little bottles, and some queer-looking implements I couldn't guess the use of.
From The Four Faces A Mystery by Le Queux, William
It is not surprising to learn, following the Police Union meeting, that the burglars have decided to "down jemmies" unless the eight-hour night is conceded.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, January 29, 1919 by Various
I hope, though, that Michael never had half the trouble finding his paints and brushes that Nick had to get at his tommies and jemmies, and dozens of strange little instruments.
From Set in Silver by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
Here he is shown the different types of jemmies, and bars of steel so fashioned that they may be used as chisels or levers.
From Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police by Dilnot, George
