tr.v. prized, priz·ing, priz·es also prised or pris·ing or pris·es To move or force with a lever; pry: prized open the antique chest. n. Chiefly Southern US Something used as a lever or for prying. [From Middle English prise, instrument for prying, probably from prise, the taking of something; see PRIZE2.] |
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