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doc Definition of pry
    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
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