Pry
Pry , noun
[Corrupted from prize a lever. See Prize, n.]
A lever; also, leverage. [Local, United States & English]
Collocations (1)
Pry pole , the pole which forms the prop of a hoisting gin, and stands facing the windlass.
Pry , transitive verb
To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. [Local, United States & English]
Pry , intransitive verb
[Old English prien. Compare Peer to peep.]
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.
Watch thou and wake when others be asleep,
To pry into the secrets of the state.
Pry , noun
Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.