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leva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  • 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.

Senses

leva is used for these senses in English:

  • draft A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.
  • 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.
  • national service Service, especially compulsory service, either in military service or in non-military service, on behalf of one's nation.

draft — full definition

  1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
  3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
  4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
  5. verb To write a preliminary version of something.

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.

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