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lever

/ˈliː.vɚ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A simple machine consisting of a bar that pivots around a fixed point or fulcrum, used for applying force to move an object or change its direction.

    - "He used a lever to lift the heavy stone."
    - "The seesaw is a type of lever that balances two weights."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈliː.və/



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  2. /ˈlɛ.vɚ/



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  3. /ˈliː.və/



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  4. /ˈlɛ.vɚ/



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  5. /ˈliː.və/



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  6. /ˈlɛ.vɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with lever
rever , weaver , leaver
Variants
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lever , levers , levered , levering
Etymology
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From Old French lever, from lever, to raise.

Trivia
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  1. The longest lever in the world is the Walvick Lever, which is 113 meters long and is located in Ontario, Canada.

  2. The word 'lever' is also used figuratively to describe someone or something that has a significant influence or effect on something else.

Related Concepts
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  1. mechanical advantage: The ratio of the distance between the fulcrum and the point of effort (effort arm) to the distance between the fulcrum and the point of load (load arm).

  2. fulcrum: The fixed point around which a lever rotates.

Culture
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The lever is a fundamental concept in physics and engineering, and has been used since ancient times. It is depicted in various mythologies and folktales as a symbol of power and strength.

How to Memorize "lever"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a see-saw or a crowbar to visualize a lever.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lever' with the concept of lifting or moving heavy objects.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Lever Longer' to help remember the definition of a lever (Lever: Long Effort, Verter: Change Direction).

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