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levering

lev·er
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lev-er, lee-ver]
    • /ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lev-er, lee-ver]
    • /ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vər/

Definitions of levering word

  • noun levering Mechanics. a rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third. Compare machine (def 4b). 1
  • noun levering a means or agency of persuading or of achieving an end: Saying that the chairman of the board likes the plan is just a lever to get us to support it. 1
  • noun levering Horology. the pallet of an escapement. 1
  • noun levering Present participle of lever. 1
See all 4 definitions of levering

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Origin of levering

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English levere, levour for *lever < Anglo-French; Old French levier, equivalent to lev(er) to lift (< Latin levāre to lighten, lift, verbal derivative of levis light) + -ier -ier2

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Parts of speech for Levering

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Levering

levering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for levering

verb levering

  • wrest — to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
  • pull — pull media
  • jimmy — a short crowbar.
  • divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
  • move — to pass from one place or position to another.
All 58 Synonyms of levering

Antonyms for levering

verb levering

  • combine — If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they exist together.
  • connect — If something or someone connects one thing to another, or if one thing connects to another, the two things are joined together.
  • unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
  • straighten — make straight
All 39 Antonyms of levering

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