lever
Definition
- n. a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- n. a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- n. a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
Word forms
- Past tense
- levered
- Present participle
- levering
- Past participle
- levered
- Third person singular
- levers
Example sentences
n.
He used a lever to lift the heavy rock from the ground.
vt.
She tried to lever the lid off the old box.
vi.
To move the boulder, they needed to lever effectively.