Definition of levered in English

Wiktionary

levered (Adjective)
Equipped with a lever or levers.

Part of speech

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levered, verb, past participle of lever (infinitive).
levered, verb, past simple of lever (infinitive).

WordNet

Noun Plural: levers
lever - a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
		bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
		compound lever a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
		crowbar, pry, pry bar, wrecking bar a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
		fulcrum the pivot about which a lever turns
		gun trigger, trigger lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
		hand throttle a hand-operated lever that controls the throttle valve
		key metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
		cant dog, dog hook, peavey, peavy a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
		foot lever, foot pedal, treadle, pedal a lever that is operated with the foot
		pinch bar a lever with a pointed projection that serves as a fulcrum; used to roll heavy wheels
		ripping bar a steel lever with one end formed into a ripping chisel and the other a gooseneck with a claw for pulling nails
		rocker arm, valve rocker a lever pivoted at the center; used especially to push a valve down in an internal-combustion engine
		spark lever (on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition
		control stick, joystick, stick a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers
		tappet a lever that is moved in order to tap something else
		tiller lever used to turn the rudder on a boat
lever - a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
		lever tumbler
		tumbler a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom
lever - a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
		simple machine, machine any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

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Wiktionary

lever (Noun)
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.
lever (Noun)
Specifically, 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.
lever (Noun)
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device.
lever (Noun)
A bar, as a capstan bar , applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
lever (Noun)
An arm on a rock shaft , to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
lever (Noun)
A levee.
lever (Verb)
To move with a lever.
lever (Verb)
To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
lever (Adverb)
Rather.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

lever (a.)
More agreeable; more pleasing.
lever (adv.)
Rather.
lever (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.
lever (n.)
A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
lever (n.)
An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

lever
Bar on which manual action is carried out to move a mechanical device, to open or close an electrical circuit.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

lever
lē′vėr, n. a bar of metal or other substance turning on a support called the fulcrum or prop, for imparting pressure or motion from a source of power to a resistance—of three kinds, according to the relative positions of the power, weight, and fulcrum: (fig.) anything which exerts influence: any one of various tools on the principle defined above—in surgery, dentistry, &c.: a removable rod or bar inserted in a machine, to be operated by hand leverage.—ns. Lē′verage, the mechanical power gained by the use of the lever: advantage gained for any purpose; Lē′ver-watch, a watch having a vibrating lever in the mechanism of the escapement. [Fr. levier—lever—L. levāre, to raise.]
lever
lē′vėr, adv. an obsolete comp. of lief

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

lever
In the marine steam-engine, the lever and counter-balance weight are fixed upon the wiper-shaft, to form an equipoise to the valves. There is one on each side of the cylinder. (See SPANNER.)--Also, an inflexible bar of iron or wood to raise weights, which takes rank as the first and most simple of the mechanical powers.--To lever. An old word for unloading a ship.

Wikipedia

A lever is scientific term for something generally used in physics.

A lever is something that can be used by a lot of ways and this is one way by measuring things and by seeing which weighs more and (or) less. A lever is supported by a fulcrum which it uses to lifts weights. There are also different kinds of levers, such as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levers.