English to Irish Meaning of lever - lever

Lever :

lever

noun

verb

Lever :: leverLeverage :: ghiaráilLeverages :: ghiaráilLevered :: timpeall isLevering :: SeachadadhLevers :: luamháinUnilever :: Unilever

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Definitions of lever in English

Noun(1) a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum(2) a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum(3) a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
Verb(1) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

Examples of lever in English

(1) As you try to lever them into position, they seem to suddenly sprout extra limbs to match the extra decibels they are producing.(2) The thief was then chased down the main street by neighbours, but managed to escape, leaving behind a tyre lever , torch and some of his clothing.(3) Hesitantly, Ian pushed the gear lever into reverse and slowly let the clutch out.(4) rich countries use foreign aid as a lever to promote political pluralism(5) Mr Milburn said that community empowerment at neighbourhood level will be a future lever for change.(6) she pulled a lever at the base of the cage(7) First, make sure the locking lever is in the up position.(8) Now the English wall had broken, and the Normans were able to lever open the cracks.(9) At present the EU has a powerful lever to put pressure on candidate countries to pay more than lip service to demands for minority rights.(10) Reacting quickly, I attempted to squeeze the left brake lever .(11) As he issued the words his hand came down and pushed the throttle lever forward.(12) The puncture took somewhat longer to repair as I couldn't find my pump, puncture repair kit or those little plastic bits you need to lever the tyre off.(13) I panicked, something I rarely do, and pressed the throttle lever .(14) a tyre lever(15) Heaven knows what kind of implements he used - perhaps a tyre lever and a power drill!(16) In Book II Heron discusses lifting heavy objects with a lever , a pulley, a wedge, or a screw.

Related Phrases of lever

(1) gear lever ::

lever fearas

(2) lever arm ::

lámh lever

(3) shift lever ::

luamhán athrú

(4) brake lever ::

lever coscáin

(5) clutch lever ::

lever clutch

(6) control lever ::

luamhán rialaithe

(7) gear shift lever ::

lever athrú fearas

(8) throttle lever ::

lever throttle

(9) hand lever ::

lever láimhe

(10) lever up ::

tarraingíonn an suas

Related Phrases of lever

(1) gear lever ::

lever fearas

(2) lever arm ::

lámh lever

(3) shift lever ::

luamhán athrú

(4) brake lever ::

lever coscáin

(5) clutch lever ::

lever clutch

(6) control lever ::

luamhán rialaithe

(7) gear shift lever ::

lever athrú fearas

(8) throttle lever ::

lever throttle

(9) hand lever ::

lever láimhe

(10) lever up ::

tarraingíonn an suas

Synonyms

Noun

1. crowbar ::

crowbar

2. bar ::

bar

3. jimmy ::

Jimmy

Verb

4. pry ::

pry

5. prize ::

duais

6. force ::

fórsa

7. wrench ::

eochair

8. pull ::

tarraingt

9. wrest ::

wrest

10. heave ::

heave

11. jimmy ::

Jimmy

Different Forms

lever, leverage, leverages, levered, levering, levers, unilever

Word Example from TV Shows

You use this LEVER to draw the string.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 2

By pushing a LEVER at the end

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 17

If you'll kindly pull that LEVER.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

(CROSSBOW LEVER DRAGGING)

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 10

Give me a fulcrum and a LEVER and I can move the Earth.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

Examples of lever from TV Shows

You use this LEVER to draw the string.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 2

By pushing a LEVER at the end

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 17

If you'll kindly pull that LEVER.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

(CROSSBOW LEVER DRAGGING)

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 10

Give me a fulcrum and a LEVER and I can move the Earth.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

English to Irish Dictionary: lever

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English to Irish Dictionary: lever

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