Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word LEVER

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Definitions of LEVER

1. A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).
2. (mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
3. (mechanics) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
4. (mechanics) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
5. (obsolete, except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
6. (transitive) To move with a lever.
7. (figuratively, transitive) To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
8. (figuratively, transitive) To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
9. (chieflyUK, finance) To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
10. (obsolete) Rather.
11. (rare) A levee.
12. A surname.

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