1. A rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum 
2. A simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum 
3. A flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
   - lever tumbler

1. To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
   - pry, prise [Brit, Cdn], prize [N. Amer], jimmy [N. Amer], jemmy

Derived forms: levered, levering, levers

See also: leverage

Type of: bar, machine, open, open up, simple machine, tumbler

Part of: lever lock

Encyclopedia: Lever Lever, Portugal Lever, Vila Nova de Gaia

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