verb
prise
Prise (verb) means to force (open) with a lever; to pry.
verb
1
To force (open) with a lever; to pry.
2
To extract something that is difficult to obtain.
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Etymology
From the Middle English noun prise (“taking of something”), from Old French prise (“seizure; taking; capture”), past participle of prendre (“to take”). Doublet of prize.
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What is the meaning of prise?
"prise" (verb) means to force (open) with a lever; to pry.
What are the different meanings of prise?
"prise" has 2 main meanings: 1. To force (open) with a lever; to pry; 2. To extract something that is difficult to obtain.