lever
/lˈɛvɚ/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
- a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
verb
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
“The burglar jimmied the lock”
Synonyms for lever
Words that rhyme with lever
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