English to Afrikaans Meaning of lever - hefboom


Lever :
hefboom

hefboom

hefboom

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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 ::
rathefboom
(2) lever arm ::
hefboom
(3) shift lever ::
rathefboom
(4) brake lever ::
rem hefboom
(5) clutch lever ::
koppelaarhefboom
(6) control lever ::
beheer hefboom
(7) gear shift lever ::
rat rathefboom
(8) throttle lever ::
throttle hefboom
(9) hand lever ::
hand hefboom
(10) lever up ::
hefboom up
Synonyms
Noun
1. crowbar ::
koevoet
2. bar ::
bar
3. jimmy ::
Jimmy
Verb
4. pry ::
loer
5. prize ::
prys
6. force ::
krag
7. wrench ::
wrench
8. pull ::
trek
9. wrest ::
verdraai
10. heave ::
afgee
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.

You use this LEVER to draw the string.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 2

By pushing a lever at the end

By pushing a LEVER at the end

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 17

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

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

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

(CROSSBOW LEVER DRAGGING)

(CROSSBOW LEVER DRAGGING)

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 10

If you'll kindly pull that lever.

If you'll kindly pull that LEVER.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

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