How to pronounce “lever”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
• A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
• (mechanics) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
• (mechanics) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
• (obsolete, except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
• [Verb]
• (transitive) To move with a lever.
• (figuratively, transitive) To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
• (figuratively, transitive) To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
• (chiefly UK, finance) To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
• [Adverb]
• (obsolete) Rather.

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