pry pole

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pry pole - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pry \Pry\, n. [Corrupted fr. prize a lever. See Prize, n.]
     A lever; also, leverage. [Local, U. S. & Eng.]
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     Pry pole, the pole which forms the prop of a hoisting gin,
        and stands facing the windlass.
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