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Definition of Lever

1. Verb. To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open. "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

2. Noun. A rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum.

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

4. Noun. A flat metal tumbler in a lever lock.

Definition of Lever

1. a. More agreeable; more pleasing.

2. adv. Rather.

3. n. A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; -- used for transmitting and modifying force and motion. Specif., a bar of metal, wood, or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers, and is of three kinds, according as either the fulcrum F, the weight W, or the power P, respectively, is situated between the other two, as in the figures.

Definition of Lever

1. Noun. (mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the ''fulcrum''), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion. ¹

2. Noun. A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button) ¹

3. Noun. (mechanics) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it. ¹

4. Noun. (mechanics) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To move with a lever. ¹

6. Verb. (figuratively) (transitive) To use, operate like a lever. ¹

7. Verb. (chiefly UK finance) To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business. ¹

8. Adverb. (obsolete) Rather. ¹

9. Noun. (rare) A levee. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lever

1. to move with a lever (a rigid body used to lift weight) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Lever

1. 1. A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; used for transmitting and modifying force and motion. Specif, a bar of metal, wood, or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers, and is three kinds, according as either the fulcrum F, the weight W, or the power P. Respectively, is situated between the other two, as in the figures. 2. A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it. An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it. Compound lever, a machine consisting of two or more levers acting upon each other. Lever escapement. See Escapement. Lever jack. See Jack. Lever watch, a watch having a vibrating lever to connect the action of the escape wheel with that of the balance. Universal lever, a machine formed by a combination of a lever with the wheel and axle, in such a manner as to convert the reciprocating motion of the lever into a continued rectilinear motion of some body to which the power is applied. Origin: OE. Levour, OF. Leveor, prop, a lifter, fr. F. Lever to raise, L. Levare; akin to levis light in weight, E. Levity, and perh. To E. Light not heavy: cf. F. Levier. Cf. Alleviate, Elevate, Leaven, Legerdemain, Levy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lever

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levelly levelness levelnesses levels levels up lever (current term) lever action lever arm lever hang lever lock

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