Wordie: Lever

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(n): a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon

(n): a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

(n): a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

(n): a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

(n): a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown

(v): to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

(v): cause to open or to become open

verb, noun

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10 months ago oroboros said:

Revel in reverse.

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