Hebel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- 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
Hebel is used for these senses in English:
- handle An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
- 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 (business) The ability to earn very high returns when operating at high-capacity utilization of a facility.
- pry (East Anglia, US) A tool for levering; a crowbar, a lever.
handle — full definition
- noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
- verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
- verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.
lever — full definition
- noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
- noun A handle or bar used to operate a mechanism.
- verb To move or force something using a lever, literally or figuratively.