pried; prying
Definition of pry
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to look closely or inquisitively
also
: to make a nosy or presumptuous inquiry
pry
verb (2)
pried; prying
Definition of pry (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to raise, move, or pull apart with a lever : prize
2
: to extract, detach, or open with difficulty
pried the secret out of my sister
pry
nounDefinition of pry (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a tool for prying
2
: leverage
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The first known use of pry was in the 14th century
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