English to English
noun
- a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
source: WordNet 3.0
- A lever; also, leverage.
source: Webster 1913
- Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
The burglar jimmied the lock.
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail.
source: WordNet 3.0
- be nosey
Don't pry into my personal matters!.
source: WordNet 3.0
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
This guy is always nosing around the office.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
They pried the information out of him.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize.
source: Webster 1913
- To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [pray] Tumiktik; manubok
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog