"universal lever" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: universal levers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} universal lever (plural universal levers)
  1. A machine formed by a combination of a lever with the wheel and axle, in such a manner as to convert the reciprocating motion of the lever into a continued rectilinear motion of some body to which the power is applied.
    Sense id: en-universal_lever-en-noun-gR6Uo5eI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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