a lever definition
(Learn how and when to remove these template messages) Lever action is a type of firearm action which uses a lever located around the trigger guard area (often including the trigger guard itself) to load fresh cartridges into the chamber of the barrel when the lever is worked. This contrasts to bolt-action, semi-automatic, or selective-fire weapons. Definition of lever for English Language Learners. : a strong bar that is used to lift and move something heavy. : a bar or rod that is used to operate or adjust something on a machine, vehicle, device, etc. lever noun [ C ] (BAR/HANDLE) › a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words. Machines - parts. Definition of lever for Students. 1  1 : a bar used to pry or move something. 2  2 : a stiff bar for lifting a weight at one point of its length by pressing or pulling at a second point while the bar turns on a support. 3  3 : a bar or rod used to run or adjust something a gearshift lever. A lever is a handle, sticking out at an angle, that allows you to operate a machine or close a door . When you pull the lever of a voting booth, you both cast your ballot and open the curtain. All kinds of things — particularly machines — have levers. The word is also used to describe anything that you are able to use to move or influence someone else: think leverage. verb (used with object), left, leaving. 1. to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house. 2. to depart from permanently; quit: to leave a job. 3. to let remain or have remaining behind after going, disappearing, ceasing, etc.: Definition of leverage. 1  1 : the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it. 2  2 : power, effectiveness trying to gain more political leverage. 3  3 : the use of credit to enhance one's speculative capacity. Examples of leverage in a sentence. 1  The union's size gave it leverage in the labor contract negotiations. 2  The player's popularity has given him a great deal of leverage with the owners of the team. 3  I used the leverage of the bar and a wooden block to pry the rock out of the hole. Definition of leverage. Examples of leverage in a sentence. The union's size gave it leverage in the labor contract negotiations. The player's popularity has given him a great deal of leverage with the owners of the team. I used the leverage of the bar and a wooden block to pry the rock out of the hole. Definition of lever for English Language Learners. : 1  a strong bar that is used to lift and move something heavy. : 2  a bar or rod that is used to operate or adjust something on a machine, vehicle, device, etc. : 3  something used to achieve a desired result.
A bar or handle that moves around a fixed point.