lever

US /ˈlev.ɚ/
UK /ˈlev.ɚ/
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1.

a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.

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He used a crowbar as a lever to open the crate.
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The mechanic applied force to the lever to lift the heavy engine.
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crowbarpry barbar
2.

a means of exerting influence or achieving a particular purpose.

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Education is a powerful lever for social change.
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Negotiating power is a key lever in business deals.
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meanstoolinstrumentmechanismadvantage
1.

to use a lever to lift or move something.

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They had to lever the heavy stone into place.
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Can you help me lever this lid off?
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pryjimmyhoistlift