levier

Definitions of levier
  1. noun
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
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    leviers combinés
    a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
    pied-de-biche, pied-de-chèvre, pince monseigner
    a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
    démareur
    a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
    pédale
    a lever that is operated with the foot
    pied-de-biche, pied-de-chèvre, pince monseigner
    a lever with a pointed projection that serves as a fulcrum; used to roll heavy wheels
    accélérateur
    a pedal that controls the throttle valve
    embrayage, pédale d'embrayage
    a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
    pince monseigner
    a short crowbar
    pinces, tenailles
    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
    ciseaux
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
    barre d'espacement
    the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used
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    barre
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
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