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leverMain Entry: 1le·ver Pronunciation: \ˈle-vər, ˈlē-\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French levier, lever, from lever to raise, from Latin levare, from levis light in weight — more at light Date: 14th century 1 a : a bar used for prying or dislodging something b : an inducing or compelling force : tool <use food as a political lever — Time>
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