lever vs machine

machine vs lever

lever and machine both are nouns.

lever and machine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lever	Yes	No	Yes	No
machine	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, machine is a hypernym of lever; that is, machine is a word with a broader meaning than lever:

lever: a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
machine: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

Other hypernyms of lever include simple machine.

lever (noun)	machine (noun)
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum	any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock	a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum	a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
	a group that controls the activities of a political party
	an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
	an efficient person

lever (verb)	machine (verb)
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open	make by machinery
	turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

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