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lever (noun)

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  • lever — ► NOUN 1) a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a load with one end when pressure is applied to the other. 2) a projecting arm or handle that is moved to operate a mechanism. ► VERB 1) lift or move with a lever. 2) move with a concerted… …   English terms dictionary

  • lever — noun 1 handle for operating a machine ADJECTIVE ▪ brake, control, gear, shift (AmE) ▪ safety VERB + LEVER ▪ move …   Collocations dictionary

  • lever — Ⅰ. lever UK US /ˈliːvər/ US  /ˈlevər/ noun [C] ► a bar or handle which moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control a machine or move a heavy object: »Lower the lever to lock the machine into place …   Financial and business terms

  • lever — (n.) c.1300, from O.Fr. levier (Mod.Fr. leveur) a lifter, a lever, agent noun from lever to raise, from L. levare to raise, from levis light in weight, from PIE root *legwh light, having little weight; easy, agile, nimble (Cf. Skt. laghuh quick,… …   Etymology dictionary

  • lever tumbler — noun a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock • Syn: ↑lever • Hypernyms: ↑tumbler • Part Holonyms: ↑lever lock * * * noun : an internal member of a lock usually of flat sheet metal that is moved by a key to operate the bolt distinguished from …   Useful english dictionary

  • lever action — noun a type of firearm action which uses a lever located around the trigger guard area, to load fresh cartridges into the chamber when the lever is worked …   Wiktionary

  • lever lock — noun a lock whose tumblers are levers that must be raised to a given position so that the bolt can move • Hypernyms: ↑lock • Part Meronyms: ↑lever, ↑lever tumbler …   Useful english dictionary

  • lever action — noun : a rifle action that is manually operated by an external lever * * * a rifle action in which the extracting and ejecting of the shell case and the recocking of the weapon are accomplished by a hand operated lever arm in front of the trigger …   Useful english dictionary

  • lever watch — noun : a watch with lever escapement having a vibrating lever to connect the action of the escape wheel with that of the balance …   Useful english dictionary

  • lever arch file — noun A file in the form of a large loose leaf folder or book with arch shaped metal rods on which the papers are secured • • • Main Entry: ↑lever …   Useful english dictionary

  • lever arch file — UK US noun [C] ► a type of large container used to hold paper, in which paper is held on two big curved pieces of metal documents that are opened or closed using a metal bar …   Financial and business terms

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