English dictionary
lever
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
noun
- a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
noun
- a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
verb
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Example sentences
The burglar jimmied the lock
Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail