noun Download 🔗Share (except in generalized senses below) A crowbar. Examples : "The movers used levers to lift the heavy piano onto the truck. " utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The machine operator used the levers to control the heavy crane's movements. " physics machine technical science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button). Examples : "The vending machine had several levers that you pulled to get your snack. " machine device part technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it. Examples : "The sailors used strong levers to rotate the heavy capstan and raise the anchor. " machine technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it. Examples : "The worker pulled the levers attached to the machine, rotating the shaft and starting the assembly line. " machine technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move with a lever. Examples : "With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor." technical physics machine utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically). Examples : "He levers the heavy box onto the dolly before moving it. " action machine physics technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense). Examples : "The company levers its strong brand recognition to attract new customers. " action technology business system utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business. Examples : "The company leveraged its assets to secure a larger loan, hoping to expand operations quickly. " business finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A levee. Examples : "The levees along the Mississippi River protect towns from flooding. " architecture environment geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading