lever

/lˈiːvɐ/

/ˈɫɛvɝ/, /ˈɫivɝ/

Lever

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

a handle on a piece of equipment or machine that is used to make it operate

a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

to lever

MAIN VERB

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

synonyms : jimmy

Examples

1. He worked the lever to lift the heavy object.

2. Engine start levers.

3. - There is only one option, the self destruct lever.

4. Move the control lever back to the neutral position.