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1. lever - noun

· a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

Hypernym(s): bar




2. lever - noun

· a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

Hypernym(s): machine, simple_machine




3. lever - noun

· a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

Synonym(s): lever_tumbler

Hypernym(s): tumbler




4. lever - verb

· to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock"; "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

Synonym(s): pry, prise, prize, jimmy

Hypernym(s): open, open_up





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