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lever in Afrikaans

lever in Afrikaans is hefboom — lever means a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.

lever in Afrikaans

hefboom
noun
rigid piece

What does "lever" mean?

  1. noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
    "He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose."
  2. noun A handle or bar used to operate a mechanism.
    "Pull the lever to release the brake."
  3. verb To move or force something using a lever, literally or figuratively.
    "She levered the lid off the paint tin with a screwdriver."

lever in a sentence

  • He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose.
  • Pull the lever to release the brake.
  • She levered the lid off the paint tin with a screwdriver.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lever" in Afrikaans?

"lever" in Afrikaans is hefboom. lever means: A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.

How do you use "lever" in a sentence?

Example: "He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose." In Afrikaans, "lever" is hefboom.

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