levers (Meaning)
levers
a stiff bar for applying a force (as for lifting a weight) at one point of its length by effort at a second point and turning at a third point on a fulcrum, a bar or rod used to run or adjust something, a bar used to pry or move something, to operate (a device) in the manner of a lever, a bar used for prying or dislodging something, a projecting piece by which a mechanism (see mechanism sense 1) is operated or adjusted, to pry, raise, or move with a lever, a rigid bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second and turning at a third on a fulcrum, an inducing or compelling force, to pry, raise, or move with or as if with a lever, a rigid piece that transmits and modifies force or motion when forces are applied at two points and it turns about a third
Synonyms & Antonyms of levers
levers Sentence Examples
- The seesaw is a simple lever that balances two objects on opposite sides of a central pivot.
- The steering wheel of a car is a lever that allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle.
- A wrench is a lever that is used to apply torque to nuts and bolts.
- A pry bar is a lever that is used to lift or move heavy objects.
- A broom is a lever that is used to clean floors.
- A shovel is a lever that is used to dig and move dirt.
- A swingset is a lever that is used to provide amusement.
- A crane is a lever that is used to lift and move heavy objects.
- A catapult is a lever that is used to launch projectiles.
- A guitar's tremolo bar is a lever that can be used to adjust the pitch of the strings.
FAQs About the word levers
a stiff bar for applying a force (as for lifting a weight) at one point of its length by effort at a second point and turning at a third point on a fulcrum, a b
pries, prizes, lifts, pulls, divides, elevates, shifts, breaks, hoists,parts
connects,,joins
The seesaw is a simple lever that balances two objects on opposite sides of a central pivot.
The steering wheel of a car is a lever that allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle.
A wrench is a lever that is used to apply torque to nuts and bolts.
A pry bar is a lever that is used to lift or move heavy objects.
