Pry

usgb/praɪ/
verb

To use force or effort to open or separate something.

I had to pry the window open because it was stuck.
Visual representation of "pry" - To use force or effort to open or separate something.

Often appears as...

  • pry it open
  • pry apart
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Visual representation of "pry"
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Physical Effort

Refers to using strength or tools to open something that doesn't easily open.

Illustration for Physical Effort
He used a screwdriver to pry the paint can lid off.
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Not Subtle

Using 'pry' suggests a lack of finesse, often involving a tool or brute force.

Illustration for Not Subtle
She had to pry the stubborn nail out of the wood.
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