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lever

A lever is a tool, usually a bar, used to lift or pry open something. (noun)

An example of a lever is a crowbar.

A lever is a bar used to control a machine. (noun)

An example of a lever is a stick shift in a car with a manual transmission.

Lever is a means to get something. (noun)

An example of a lever is a family connection which might be used to get admitted to a school.

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