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lever

/'livɜr/

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noun
a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
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lever tumbler

type of:
tumbler

part of:
lever lock
verb
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
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jimmy prise prize pry

type of:
open open up
noun
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
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type of:
bar
noun
a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
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type of:
machine simple machine

Definition that contains lever

trigger lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
tiller lever used to turn the rudder on a boat
bargaining chip leverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations
gun trigger lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun