Pryoff

Pryoff is a term that appears in several unrelated contexts and does not refer to a single, universally defined concept. In everyday language, "to pry off" means to remove something by lever action or prying, typically using a tool to lift or separate a component from its attachment.

The adjectival or nominal form "pry-off" is commonly used to describe items designed to be removed by prying rather than twisting or unscrewing. One familiar example is the pry-off cap, a type of bottle or jar lid that can be lifted away with a tool or finger leverage rather than being rotated. In packaging and consumer goods, pry-off designs are contrasted with other closure mechanisms such as screw caps or snap lids.

In engineering and maintenance contexts, "pry-off" can describe joints, covers, or fasteners intended to detach under applied leverage for inspection, replacement, or service. Such features are typically designed to separate with controlled force to minimize damage to surrounding components.

As a proper noun or brand name, PryOff or pryoff has been used by various manufacturers for removal tools, cap-lifters, or repair kits. Because it is not tied to a single standard specification, the term may refer to different products across industries.

Etymology: the term combines the verb pry with off, reflecting the action of levering something away. See also pry, pry-off cap, bottle opener, and lever-based removal tools.