Meaning & use
lever
A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point to lift or move a load with less effort.
See it in a sentence
The mechanic used a long lever to pry the heavy stone away from the wall.
Pulling the lever released the brake and let the cart roll slowly downhill.
A note on using this word
Lever also works as a verb, and figuratively means anything used to gain influence, as in a lever for negotiation.
Words with a similar meaning
barhandle
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. verb
To move or lift something using a lever, or to use something as a means of gaining advantage.
They levered the crate open with a metal bar to reach the tools inside.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “lever”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.