Lever vs. Leverage

Levernoun

A crowbar.

Levernoun

(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.

Levernoun

Specifically, a bar of metal, wood or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers, and is of three kinds, according as either the fulcrum F, the weight W, or the power P, respectively, is situated between the other two, as in the figures.

Levernoun

A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).

Levernoun

(mechanics) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.

Levernoun

(mechanics) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.

Levernoun

(rare) A levee.

Leververb

(transitive) To move with a lever.

Leververb

To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).

Leververb

To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).

Leververb

To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.

Leveradverb

(obsolete) Rather.

Leveradjective

More agreeable; more pleasing.

Leveradverb

Rather.

Levernoun

A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; - used for transmitting and modifying force and motion. Specif., a bar of metal, wood, or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers, and is of three kinds, according as either the fulcrum F, the weight W, or the power P, respectively, is situated between the other two, as in the figures.

Levernoun

A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.

Levernoun

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

Levernoun

a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

Levernoun

a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

Leververb

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open;

Levernoun

a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other

Levernoun

a projecting arm or handle that is moved to operate a mechanism

Levernoun

a means of pressurizing someone into doing something

Leververb

lift or move with a lever

Leververb

move (someone or something) with a concerted physical effort

Leververb

use a lever

Leververb

pressurize (someone) to do something

Lever

A lever ( or US: ) is a simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum. A lever is a rigid body capable of rotating on a point on itself.

Leveragenoun

A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.

Leveragenoun

By extension, any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.

Leveragenoun

(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability of a business to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.

Leveragenoun

(business) The ability to earn very high returns when operating at high capacity utilization of a facility.

Leverageverb

To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

Leveragenoun

The action of a lever; mechanical advantage gained by the lever.

Leveragenoun

the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

Leveragenoun

strategic advantage; power to act effectively;

Leveragenoun

investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

Leverageverb

supplement with leverage;

Leverageverb

provide with leverage;