eng: lever

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Meaning
means(noun) a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
lever
means(noun) a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
lever
means(noun) a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
lever, lever tumbler
means(verb) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
prize, prise, pry, jimmy, lever

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