noun#9,814 by frequency
lever
/ˈliː.və/
A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis, and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion; A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device
- plural
- levers
Meanings
- 1
A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion
- 2
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button)
- 3
A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn itrare
- 4
An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from itrare
- 5
A crowbarrare
- 6
A leveerare