lever mechanism
1Mechanism (engineering) — A mechanism is a device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement. Mechanisms generally consist of moving components such as gears and gear trains, belt and chain drives, cam and follower… …
2lever — ► NOUN 1) a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a load with one end when pressure is applied to the other. 2) a projecting arm or handle that is moved to operate a mechanism. ► VERB 1) lift or move with a lever. 2) move with a concerted… …
3Operating lever mechanism — Механизм управления (машиной) одной рукояткой …
4lever — n. & v. n. 1 a bar resting on a pivot, used to help lift a heavy or firmly fixed object. 2 Mech. a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum (fixed point) which can be acted upon by a force (effort) in order to move a load …
5lever — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French levier, lever, from lever to raise, from Latin levare, from levis light in weight more at light Date: 14th century 1. a. a bar used for prying or dislodging something b. an inducing or… …
6lever — [ li:və] noun a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a load with one end when pressure is applied to the other. ↘a projecting arm or handle that is moved to operate a mechanism. verb 1》 lift or move with a lever. 2》 move with a concerted… …
7lever-watch — leˈver watch noun A watch with a vibrating lever in the escapement mechanism • • • Main Entry: ↑lever …
8lever action — A design wherein the breech mechanism is cycled by an external lever generally below the receiver …
9lever action — /ˈlivə ækʃən/ (say leevuh akshuhn) noun a mechanism on a rifle for closing the breechblock, which is activated by a lever …
10lever — Synonyms and related words: Charlie McCarthy, agent, ancilla, appliance, bar, beam, boom, cant hook, claw bar, contrivance, crab, crane, crank, creature, crow, crowbar, derrick, device, dummy, dupe, erector, forklift, gantry crane, get a foothold …
