Tools And Hardware Terminology

noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It took great effort to pry loose the ancient artifact from its resting place.
• I had to really work to pry loose that stubborn screw from the wall.
• I had to use all my strength to pry that thing loose.
• It's hard to pry loose the truth from someone who is determined to keep it hidden.