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compound lever

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun compound lever has 1 sense
  1. compound lever - a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
    --1 is a kind of
    lever
    --1 has particulars:
     nutcracker, nutcrackers; pliers, pair of pliers, plyers; scissors, pair of scissors

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Compound Lever

A compound lever is a mechanical device consisting of multiple levers arranged in a series to amplify force or motion.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. Main Sense: A mechanical device consisting of a combination of levers that work together to magnify the input force.

2. Figurative Sense: Referring to a situation or system that involves multiple interconnected factors or components.

Usages:

- He used a compound lever to easily lift the heavy crate.

- The compound lever allowed for efficient cutting of tough materials.

- The compound lever of various societal issues requires comprehensive strategies and actions.

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