Pronunciation: /ˈlɛvər/
noun a rigid bar that is used to lift or move something
A1 I used a lever to open the door.
A2 She pulled the lever to start the machine.
B1 The lever on the machine controls the speed.
B2 The lever is a simple machine that helps lift heavy objects.
C1 The engineer designed a new lever system for the factory.
C2 The lever mechanism was carefully calibrated for maximum efficiency.
verb to use a lever to lift or move something
A1 She levered the window open with a stick.
A2 He levered the lid off the jar using a knife.
B1 The mechanic levered the car up to change the tire.
B2 The burglar levered the door open with a crowbar.
C1 The engineer levered the heavy machinery into place.
C2 The archaeologist levered the ancient artifact out of the ground carefully.
formal The engineer used a lever to lift the heavy machinery.
informal Hey, can you pass me that lever over there?
slang I pulled the lever and the whole thing came crashing down.
figurative She knew how to pull the right lever to get what she wanted.
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