levers
The word “levers” has 2 syllables: lev-ers
It's pronounced as /ˈlɛvɚz/
What is synonym and antonym for levers?
In the thesaurus, “levers” has 28 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for levers along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for levers
- actuators
- breaks
- breaks up
- buttons
- controllers
- controls
- detaches
- dials
- disengages
- disjoins
- divides
- elevates
- hoists
- jimmies
- keys
- knobs
- lifts
- parts
- pries
- prizes
- pulls
- push buttons
- regulators
- selectors
- separates
- shifts
- switches
- uplifts
Antonyms for levers
- connects
- joins
Meanings of levers
- noun
- (except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
- 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.
- A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).
- A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
- An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
- A levee.
- verb
- To move with a lever.
- To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
- To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
- To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
Example Sentences
- The machine uses several levers to control its movement.
- He pulled the levers to adjust the height of the seat.
- The workers relied on long levers to move the heavy stones.
- She studied how different levers can multiply force.
- The operator pushed the levers forward to start the engine.
On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to levers, such as: actuators, breaks, breaks up, buttons, connects, controllers, controls.
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jimmies
- breaks
- breaks up
- detaches
- disengages
- disjoins
- divides
- elevates
- hoists
- levers
- lifts
- parts
- pries
- prizes
- pulls
- separates
- shifts
- uplifts