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Vocabulary Entry
lever
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A bar used to apply force to lift or move something, or a means of achieving something.
Example Sentences
"The mechanic used a lever to lift the heavy engine block."
"She became a lever for change in her community."
"The lever of the machine needs lubrication for smooth operation."
V
verb
To lift or move something using a lever, or to exert influence or power.
Example Sentences
"He levered the rock out of the way with a sturdy stick."
"The manager levered his authority to implement the new policy."
"You can lever the lid off the jar using a spoon."