DICTOMETER

PALANCA (Spanish for "lever")

(lever, håndtak, spak, vektstang)

1. Synonyms:
   • Lever
   Definitions:
   • a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Lever
   Definitions:
   • a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Lever
   • Lever tumbler
   Definitions:
   • a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Pry
   • Prise
   • Prize
   • Lever
   • Jimmy
   Definitions:
   • to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
   Examples:
   • The burglar jimmied the lock: Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail