Found this on Wikipedia, but several other sources say basically the
same thing:
A tire iron is a specialized
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki//wiki/Tool>tool used in changing tires.
The form commonly found in car trunks is an L-shaped metal rod with a
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki//wiki/Lug_wrench>lug wrench on the bent
end and a prying tip on the other. In some cases, it is a cross, with
different sized sockets on each end.
I guess the thing is that language evolves, and the meaning of terms
changes. Now excuse me while I go get a beer out of the ice box.
-Steve
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