Category:Pry

Pry, n. Etym: [corrupted fr. prize a lever. See prize, n.]

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.

Pry Pry, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pried; p. pr. & vb. n. Prying.]

Defn: to raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or Lever; to prize. [local, u. S. & eng.]

Pry Pry, v. i. Etym: [oe. prien. Cf. Peer to peep.]

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.

Pry Pry, n.

Defn: curious inspection; impertinent peeping.