Lever
/ˈliː.vɚ/
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).
verb
To move with a lever.
“With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.”
To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).