Pry /(?)/

Pry

n.
  1. A lever; also, leverage. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]

Phrases & Compounds
Pry pole
the pole which forms the prop of a hoisting gin, and stands facing the windlass.

Pry

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Pried; p. pr. & vb. n. Prying

  1. To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]

Pry

v. i.
  1. To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.
    Watch thou and wake when others be asleep, To pry into the secrets of the state.

Pry

n.
  1. Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.