Definition of pry

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Pry (v. i.) To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.

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Prying :: Prying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pr.
Prytanes :: Prytanes (pl. ) of Prytani.
Owl :: Owl (v. i.) To pry about; to prowl.
Pinch :: Pinch (v. t.) To move, as a railroad car, by prying the wheels with a pinch. See Pinch, n., 4..
Caprylate :: Caprylate (n.) A salt of caprylic acid.
Mousing :: Mousing (a.) Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.
Emissitious :: Emissitious (a.) Looking, or narrowly examining; prying..
Water Buck :: Water buck () A large, heavy antelope (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) native of Central Africa. It frequents the banks of rivers and is a good swimmer. It has a white ring around the rump. Called also photomok, water antelope, and waterbok..
Peeper :: Peeper (n.) One who peeps; a prying person; a spy.
Caprylic :: Caprylic (a.) See under Capric.
Pry :: Pry (n.) A lever; also, leverage..
Gossipry :: Gossipry (n.) Idle talk; gossip.
Prize :: Prize (n.) A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever..
Gag :: Gag (v. t.) To pry or hold open by means of a gag.
Mouse :: Mouse (v. i.) To watch for or pursue anything in a sly manner; to pry about, on the lookout for something..
Inspecttion :: Inspecttion (n.) The act or process of inspecting or looking at carefully; a strict or prying examination; close or careful scrutiny; investigation.
Peak :: Peak (v. i.) To pry; to peep slyly.
Pry :: Pry (v. t.) To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize..
Spud :: Spry (superl.) Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.
Octoate :: Octoate (n.) A salt of an octoic acid; a caprylate.
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