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pry
(pr/aI/ )

noun (n)

  • a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    crowbar, pry bar, wrecking bar
    source: wordnet30
  • A lever; also, leverage.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail.
    Synonym:
    jimmy, lever, prise, prize
    source: wordnet30
  • be nosey(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Don't pry into my personal matters!.
    source: wordnet30
  • search or inquire in a meddlesome way(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    horn in, intrude, nose, poke
    source: wordnet30
  • make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    prise
    source: wordnet30
  • To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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