pryings
plural of prying
• springy, spy ring
Source: Wiktionary
Pry"ing, a.
Definition: Inspecting closely or impertinently.
Syn.
– Inquisitive; curious. See Inquisitive.
Pry, n. Etym: [Corrupted fr. prize a lever. See Prize, n.]
Definition: A lever; also, leverage. [Local, U. S. & Eng.] 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.]
Definition: To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]
Pry, v. i. Etym: [OE. prien. Cf. Peer to peep.]
Definition: To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach. " To pry upon the stars." Chaucer. Watch thou and wake when others be asleep, To pry into the secrets of the state. Shak.
Pry, n.
Definition: Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 June 2025
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