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Meaning & Definition of Lever in English

English

Lever

/lɛvər/

noun

1. A rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

synonym:
  • lever

2. A simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

synonym:
  • lever

3. A flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

synonym:
  • lever,
  • lever tumbler

verb

1. To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

  • "The burglar jimmied the lock": "raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
synonym:
  • pry,
  • prise,
  • prize,
  • lever,
  • jimmy

Examples of using

The screw, the lever, the wedge, the pulley, etc. are called simple machines.