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  1. 1. n. A lever; also, leverage. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Curious inspection; impertinent peeping. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. be nosey Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. search or inquire in a meddlesome way Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n:3/v:97 v. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open v. be nosey v. make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry Source: ecdict

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