What does LEVER mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "lever": lever Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

As a noun: a rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.

As a verb: to move with or as if with a lever.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈlɛvər/

UK: /ˈliːvə/

Origin and Usage

The word "lever" comes from the Old French word "levier" which means "a lifter," which in turn comes from the Latin word "levare" which means "to lift." The word "lever" has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms

As a noun: bar, handle, crowbar, pry bar, crank, arm.

As a verb: pry, jimmy, force, move, lift.

Related Words

Elver, fever, never, sever, clever.

Example Sentences

As a noun: He used a lever to pry open the door. The lever made it easy to lift the heavy box.

As a verb: She levered herself up from the ground. He levered the rock out of the soil.