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n a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge v to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open v be nosey v search or inquire in a meddlesome way v make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

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  1. n a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge v to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open v be nosey v search or inquire in a meddlesome way v make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry