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English to English noun
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a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge |  | source: wordnet30
| 2 |
A lever; also, leverage. | | source: webster1913
| 3 |
Curious inspection; impertinent peeping. | | source: webster1913 verb
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to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | | Example: The burglar jimmied the lock
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
be nosey | | Example: Don't pry into my personal matters!
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
search or inquire in a meddlesome way | | Example: This guy is always nosing around the office
source: wordnet30
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make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry | | Example: They pried the information out of him
source: wordnet30
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To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. | | source: webster1913
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To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach. | | source: webster1913
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