GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Pry , n. [Corrupted fr. prize a lever. See Prize, n.] A lever; also, leverage. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]
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   Pry pole, the pole which forms the prop of a hoisting gin, and stands facing the windlass.
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   Pry, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pried ; p. pr. & vb. n. Prying.] To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]
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   Pry, v. i. [OE. prien. Cf. 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.” 
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   Watch thou and wake when others be asleep,
   To pry into the secrets of the state.
   Shak.
   
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   Pry, n. Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.
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