lever
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.
levers
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pluralof lever.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof lever (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
levernouna 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.
Example Sentences
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Richard Hasen, professor of law at UCLA, outlines five levers the president could pull and how states, courts, and the people could respond.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
Macron would also soon convene a video meeting of G7 leaders "to make progress on the various levers that can be used to address the rising fuel prices... including coordination on releasing reserves."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
There are Oompa-Loompas of various sizes, including Rusty Goffe, from the 1971 film, who perform Oompa-Loompa dances and sing Oompa-Loompa songs and are seen offstage pushing buttons and pulling levers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
"Diet is one of the most powerful, modifiable levers we have in medicine, and this study gives us a molecular framework to start using it more precisely."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
On the stern quarterdeck, Leo rushed around like a madman, checking his gauges and wrestling levers.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
