leva

Definitions of leva
  1. noun
    a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
  2. noun
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
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    tasto
    a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
    pedale
    a lever that is operated with the foot
    cloche, joystick
    a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
    punteria
    a lever that is moved in order to tap something else
    barra
    lever used to turn the rudder on a boat
    schioppo
    a pedal that controls the throttle valve
    schiaccianoci
    a compound lever used to crack nuts open
    pinza
    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
    forbice, forbici
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
    tabulatore
    the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation
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    sbarra
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
  3. noun
    a temporary military unit
    synonyms: classe, contingente, forza
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