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lever

Lever is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter L and ends with the letter R for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(a.) More agreeable; more pleasing.
(adv.) Rather.
(n.) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point or axis (the fulcrum) and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; -- used for transmitting and modifying force and motion. Specif. a bar of metal wood or other rigid substance used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by receiving a force or power at a second and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers and is of three kinds according as either the fulcrum F the weight W or the power P respectively is situated between the other two as in the figures.
(n.) A bar as a capstan bar applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
(n.) An arm on a rock shaft to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.

Syllable Information

The word lever is a 5 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for lever is: lev-er


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