le
ver
Plural
levers
1
a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it
- He used a lever to lift the heavy rock from the ground.
- The mechanic employed a lever to change the flat tire.
- She used a wooden lever to move the heavy crate across the floor.
- A lever makes it easier to lift heavy objects with less effort.
- With the help of a lever, they managed to pry open the stuck door.
2
a handle on a piece of equipment or machine that is used to make it operate
3
a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
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