Meaning & use
Prise
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To force open or move something using a lever, typically with effort.
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He prised the lid off the paint can with a screwdriver.
She prised the stuck window open after several attempts.
A note on using this word
The standard British English spelling; American English typically uses 'pry' for the same meaning.
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