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lever in Portuguese

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

lever in Portuguese

alavanca
noun
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
alavancar
verb
(transitive) To move with a lever.

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."
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lever in a sentence

  • He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose.
  • A seesaw is simply a long lever balanced on a central support.
  • Pull the lever to release the brake.
  • Push the lever forward to start the machine, and back to stop it.

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What is "lever" in Portuguese?
"lever" in Portuguese is alavanca, alavancar. 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 Portuguese, "lever" is alavanca, alavancar.
Are there other ways to say "lever" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "lever": alavanca, alavancar.
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