Johnson bar

Meaning

Noun

A corrugated metal bar used to reinforce concrete.
A hand lever on various vehicles.
A lever-dolly (similar to a crowbar) for moving heavy apparatus.

Origin

The reinforcing bar was invented by A. L. Johnson of the St. Louis Expanded Metal Company.

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