levers


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lever
n. simple machine consisting of a rigid bar which pivots on a fixed point and is used to raise or move an object on one end by applying force to the other; handle; means of accomplishing something
 
v. move with a lever, raise by means of a lever

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lever

Noun
1. a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
(hypernym) bar
(hyponym) compound lever
(part-meronym) fulcrum
(derivation) pry, prise, prize, jimmy
2. a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
(hypernym) machine, simple machine
(derivation) pry, prise, prize, jimmy
3. a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
(synonym) lever tumbler
(hypernym) tumbler
(part-holonym) lever lock

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, jimmy
(hypernym) open, open up
(entail) loosen, loose


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lever
nm. elevation, raising, lifting up

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lever (de)
n. liver

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lever
n. páka; páčidlo
 
v. vypáčit