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pry vs jemmy

jemmy vs pry

pry and jemmy both are nouns.

pry is a verb but jemmy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pry Yes No Yes No
jemmy Yes No No No
As nouns, jemmy is a hyponym of pry; that is, jemmy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pry:
  • pry: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
  • jemmy: a short crowbar
Other hyponyms of pry include jim crow, jimmy.
pry (noun) jemmy (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge a short crowbar
pry (verb) jemmy (verb)
be nosey
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between pry and jemmy

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