pry
1. pry \'pri-\ vi or pried; or pry.ing [ME prien] : to look closely or inquisitively : PEER; esp : to make a presumptuous inquiry 2. pry vt or pried; or pry.ing [alter. of 5prize] 1: to raise, move, or pull apart with a pry or lever : PRIZE 2: to extract, detach, or open with difficulty 3. pry n 1: a tool for prying 2: LEVERAGE