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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLever
/ˈlɛv.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rigid bar that is free to pivot about a fixed point, used to lift or move a load.
"Using a lever, she was able to lift the heavy rock with minimal effort." - 2
A means of exerting influence or power.
"He used his position as a manager as a lever to negotiate better terms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lever' originates from the Old French 'levier', which comes from the Latin 'levare', meaning 'to raise'. The term has evolved through the centuries to describe a simple machine that amplifies force, reflecting its practical applications in mechanics and engineering.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lever" is said worldwide
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levier
Transliteration: luh-vyay
"Il a utilisé un levier pour soulever la pierre."
Hebel
Transliteration: hay-bel
"Er benutzte einen Hebel, um die schwere Last zu bewegen."
leva
Transliteration: leh-vah
"Ha usato una leva per sollevare il carico."
palanca
Transliteration: pah-lahn-kah
"Usó una palanca para mover la roca pesada."
alavanca
Transliteration: ah-lah-vahn-kah
"Ele usou uma alavanca para levantar o peso."
लिवर
Transliteration: livar
"उसने चट्टान को उठाने के लिए लिवर का इस्तेमाल किया।"
杠杆
Transliteration: gànggǎn
"他用杠杆来移动重物。"
지레
Transliteration: jire
"그는 무거운 물체를 옮기기 위해 지레를 사용했다."
レバー
Transliteration: rebā
"彼は重い物を動かすためにレバーを使った。"
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