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lever

[ˈlɛvər]

lever Definition

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..

Using lever: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lever" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He used a lever to lift the rock.

  • Example

    The lever on the machine controls the speed.

  • Example

    She pulled the lever to start the engine.

  • Example

    The door was opened by pushing down on the lever.

lever Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lever

Phrases with lever

  • lever up

    to raise or lift something using a lever

    Example

    He levered up the lid of the box.

  • to open something using a lever

    Example

    She levered the window open.

  • to remove something using a lever

    Example

    He levered the nail off the wall.

Origins of lever

from Old French 'levier', from Latin 'levare', meaning 'to lift'

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Summary: lever in Brief

A 'lever' [ˈlɛvər] is a rigid bar that rests on a pivot and is used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other. It is often used to control devices or machines, such as pulling a lever to start an engine or controlling the speed of a machine. 'Lever' can also be used as a verb, such as 'He levered up the lid of the box.'