Lever: meaning, definitions and examples

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lever

 

[ หˆliหvษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical

A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point and is used to transmit force, as in raising or moving a weight at one end by pushing down on the other.

Synonyms

arm, bar, handle

Examples of usage

  • The lever helped to lift the heavy box effortlessly.
  • She used a lever to pry open the stuck door.
  • The lever was a simple yet effective tool for moving heavy objects.
Context #2 | Verb

manipulate

To use leverage or manipulation to achieve a desired result, especially in a skillful or cunning way.

Synonyms

exploit, influence, manipulate

Examples of usage

  • He managed to lever his way into the conversation.
  • She levered her connections to secure the deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "lever" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alavanca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hebel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะถั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลบwignia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท levier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palanca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaldฤฑraรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงูุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ๆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzvod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚า›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaldฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palanca

Etymology

The word 'lever' originated from Old French 'levier', from Latin 'levare' meaning 'to raise'. The concept of a lever has been used since ancient times, with examples of its use found in the works of Archimedes and other ancient mathematicians. Levers are fundamental tools in physics and engineering, playing a crucial role in the development of machines and technology.

See also: lev, level, levity, levy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,614 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.