Synonyms for

Levers

Verb / ˈlevɜ:z / Another word for levers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Levers are simple machines that help lift heavy objects.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I used levers to move the rocks in the garden.
  2. The crane uses levers to pick up heavy objects.
  3. The seesaw works because of the levers on each side.
  4. The car jack uses a lever to lift the car off the ground.
  5. The weightlifting machine uses levers to add resistance.

Quotes

  • Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world. - Archimedes
  • A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet. How did the dog do it? By crossing a bridge. The bridge was a simple lever. - William Wharton
  • A lever gives you the ability to lift weights that you never could otherwise lift. - Jack LaLanne

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