
Prise
Physical Action
Used when describing a physical act to separate items that are stuck or to open.
You might need to prise the stubborn jar open with a cloth.
Literal Use
Often used in a very literal sense, involving manual or physical effort.
He had to prise the window open because it was painted shut.
Tool Requirement
A tool is often needed to achieve the prising action.
Use a knife to prise open the shell and retrieve the nut.
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ExtractHeaveHoistLeverLiftPryRemoveWrest
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