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lever in Swedish

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

lever in Swedish

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lever" in Swedish?

"lever" in Swedish is hävstång, spak. 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 Swedish, "lever" is hävstång, spak.

Are there other ways to say "lever" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "lever": hävstång, spak.

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