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| claw hammer |
a hammer with the back side of the head curved and split in two to resemble a pair of claws, used to pry out nails. |
| jimmy |
to pry or force open by using a jimmy or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| prise |
to move or open with, or as if with, a lever; pry. [1/3 definitions] |
| prying |
tending to pry; nosy. [1/2 definitions] |
| root2 |
to rummage or pry while searching for something. [1/4 definitions] |
| snoop |
to pry into others' affairs or possessions, esp. in a sneaky way. [1/2 definitions] |
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