to prise

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An enterprise
see prize. Variant of prize. to move or lift something by pushing it away from something else
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry; "They pried the information out of him"
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
See Prize, n
A photographic copy, or positive picture, on prepared paper, as from a negative, or from a drawing on transparent paper
That which is produced by printing
Printed letters; the impression taken from type, as to excellence, form, size, etc
Variant of prize
An impression taken from anything, as from an engraved plate
To force (open) with a lever; to pry
A printed cloth; a fabric figured by stamping, especially calico or cotton cloth
A printed publication, more especially a newspaper or other periodical
regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
as, small print; large print; this line is in print
{f} open by force, pry open, open by the force of leverage
Also Prize, v
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