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lever
nounLEH-ver
meaning in plain English
A long, strong bar used to lift or move heavy things by pushing or pulling on one end.
Picture a seesaw: you push down on one end with a lever and the heavy side lifts.
for example
He used a metal lever to pry open the stuck crate.
Imagine trying to lift a huge rock with your bare hands—impossible, right? A lever is like a helper bar that lets you push or pull with more force, making heavy jobs easier. That’s why crowbars are just one kind of lever.