pry 2 
(prī)
(prī)tr.v. pried (prīd), pry·ing, pries (prīz)
1. To raise, move, or force open with a lever.
2. To obtain with effort or difficulty: pried a confession out of the suspect.
n. pl. pries (prīz)
Something, such as a crowbar, that is used to apply leverage.
[Alteration of PRIZE3.]