1. A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoted on a fixed point and used to transmit force, as in raising or moving a weight at one end by pushing down on the other.
2. A projecting handle used to adjust or operate a mechanism.
3. A ceremony at the French Court at which the King or Queen was attended by favoured courtiers and attendants, while getting out of bed and ready for the day.
4. A means of accomplishing; a tool: used friendship as a lever to obtain advancement.
2. A projecting handle used to adjust or operate a mechanism.
3. A ceremony at the French Court at which the King or Queen was attended by favoured courtiers and attendants, while getting out of bed and ready for the day.
4. A means of accomplishing; a tool: used friendship as a lever to obtain advancement.
by James Howards February 23, 2004
by danmk March 17, 2010
by phextwin February 20, 2004
translates as "nevermind"
by kevin mccaffrey February 18, 2004
by KingTT February 20, 2004
a lever is normally a piece of metal with a handle on the end that you pull. For example a gearstick is a type of lever.
by Rosanna February 24, 2004