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1. (noun) lever
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

2. (noun) lever
a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

3. (verb) lever, lever tumbler
a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

4. (verb) pry, prise, prize, lever, jimmy
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
"The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

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