1le·ver 
/ˈlɛvɚ, ˈli:vɚ/ noun
plural le·vers /ˈlɛvɚ, ˈli:vɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a strong bar that is used to lift and move something heavy 2 : a bar or rod that is used to operate or adjust something on a machine, vehicle, device, etc.
▪ Pull the brake lever. 3 : something used to achieve a desired result
▪ They used their money as a lever to gain political power.
▪ Pull the brake lever.
▪ They used their money as a lever to gain political power.
