lever
🇺🇸
/ˈlevər/
🇬🇧
/ˈliːvə(r)/
noun
R
A handle that controls a machine or vehicle.
Move the lever to start the engine.
R
A long tool used to lift or move heavy objects by pushing one end down.
Use a lever to lift the heavy box.
R
A way to make someone do something they don't want to do.
Money is a strong lever to change behavior.
verb
R
To move or lift something using a lever.
Lever the rock to see what's underneath.
translation
A handle that controls a machine or vehicle.; A long tool used to lift or move heavy objects by pushing one end down.; A way to make someone do something they don't want to do.
To move or lift something using a lever.
Word Forms
3rd Present
levers
Past
levered
Perfect
levered
Progressive
levering
Plural
levers