hefboom — meaning in English

English meaning

• lever noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
• leverage noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
• pry verb To inquire into someone else's private affairs in a nosy or unwelcome way.

Senses

hefboom is used for these senses in English:

• lever A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
• leverage A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
• leverage (by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
• pry (East Anglia, US) A tool for levering; a crowbar, a lever.

lever — full definition

1. noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
2. noun A handle or bar used to operate a mechanism.
3. verb To move or force something using a lever, literally or figuratively.

leverage — full definition

1. noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
2. noun The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.
3. verb To use something to maximum advantage.

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