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PRIES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Pries.

Pries - as a noun

A heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowbarpry barwrecking bar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lever
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pries - as a verb

To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

Example: "The burglar jimmied the lock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jimmyleverpriseprize

Be nosey

Example: "Don't pry into my personal matters!"

Search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Example: "This guy is always nosing around the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horn inintrudenosepoke

Make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Example: "They pried the information out of him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prise

Example Sentences

"She pries open the locked drawer to find the documents."
"He pries into his neighbor's business, always seeking gossip."
"The detective pries for more information from the witness."
"The journalist pries into the politician's personal life."
"My little sister always pries into my diary without permission."
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Word Game Points

Is PRIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PRIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is PRIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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