LEVER
Definition:
- [noun] a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- [noun] a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- [noun] a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
Synonyms: tumbler
- [verb] 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"
Synonyms: pry, prise, prize, jimmy
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Related Words:
- compound lever
- crowbar, wrecking bar, pry, pry bar
- gun trigger, trigger
- hand throttle
- key
- peavey, peavy, cant dog
- pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
- pinch bar
- ripping bar
- rocker arm, valve rocker
- spark lever
- stick, control stick, joystick
- tappet
- tiller
- tire iron, tire tool
