prize 3 also prise 
(prīz)
(prīz)tr.v. prized, priz·ing, priz·es also prised or pris·ing or pris·es
To move or force with a lever; pry: prized open the antique chest.
n.
Chiefly Southern US Something used as a lever or for prying.
[From Middle English prise, instrument for prying, probably from prise, the taking of something; see PRIZE2.]