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    lever
    /ˈliːvə/

    noun

    • 1. a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other: "a tyre lever" Similar crowbarbarhandspikejemmy

    verb

    • 1. lift or move with a lever: "she levered the lid off the pot with a screwdriver"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of lever as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and examples from different contexts. Find out how to pronounce lever and how to translate it in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leverLever Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of lever, a word for a bar or rod that transmits and modifies force or motion. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › leverLEVER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Learn the meaning and origin of the word lever, a simple machine that transfers force and provides mechanical advantage. Find out how to use lever as a noun and a verb in different contexts and sentences.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlever noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    A lever is a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine, or a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used for lifting or opening something. Learn more about the word origin, usage notes, synonyms and collocations of lever.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A lever is a rigid bar pivoted around a fulcrum, used to transfer a force to a load and usually to provide a mechanical advantage. A crowbar is an example of a lever because it helps to lift heavy objects.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › leverLever - definition of lever by The Free Dictionary

    A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoted on a fixed point and used to transmit force. Learn about the types, uses, and applications of levers from various sources and dictionaries.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › leverLever - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A lever is a handle, sticking out at an angle, that allows you to operate a machine or close a door. When you pull the lever of a voting booth, you both cast your ballot and open the curtain.