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Pronunciation : Pry
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Corrupted fr. prize a lever. See Prize, n.]
Definition : Defn: A lever; also, leverage. [Local, U. S. & Eng.] Pry pole, the pole which forms the prop of a hoisting gin, and stands facing the windlass.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pry
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]

t. [imp. & p. p. Pried; p. pr. & vb. n. Prying.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pry
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. prien. Cf. Peer to peep.]
Definition : Defn: To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach. " To pry upon the stars." Chaucer. Watch thou and wake when others be asleep, To pry into the secrets of the state. Shak.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pry
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913