lever lever /ˈliːvɝ/

noun

1. () A rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum  ( lever )
   a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
    The bartender used a lever to tap the keg of beer
   The bartender used a lever to tap the keg of beer
   
   
2. A flat metal tumbler in a lever lock  ( lever , lever tumbler )
   a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
   
   
3. A simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum  ( lever )
   a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
    By using the lever, she could lift the heavy rock.
   By using the lever, she could lift the heavy rock.
   
   

verb

1. To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open  ( lever , prize [ N. American] , jimmy [ N. American] , prise [Canadian, British] , pry )
   to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
    The burglar jimmied the lock
   The burglar jimmied the lock
    Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
   Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail