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2. lever
noun. ['ˈlɛvɝ, ˈliːvɝ'] a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum.
Synonyms
Etymology
- lever (English)
- leveor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- lever (French)
- levare (Latin)
3. lever
verb. ['ˈlɛvɝ, ˈliːvɝ'] to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open.
Etymology
- lever (English)
- leveor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- lever (French)
- levare (Latin)
4. lever
noun. ['ˈlɛvɝ, ˈliːvɝ'] a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock.
Synonyms
Etymology
- lever (English)
- leveor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- lever (French)
- levare (Latin)
5. lever
noun. ['ˈlɛvɝ, ˈliːvɝ'] a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- lever (English)
- leveor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- lever (French)
- levare (Latin)
6. gear
verb. ['ˈgɪr'] set the level or character of.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
7. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
8. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed.
Antonyms
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
9. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle).
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
10. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc..
Synonyms
Etymology
- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)