lever arm

/ˈlɛvər ˌɑrm/
/ˈlivər ˌɑrm/
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Other forms: lever arms

Definitions of lever arm
  1. noun
    the shortest distance from a pivot point, or fulcrum, to the line along which a force is applied to move or turn an object
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