levers

1. (except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
2. A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
3. A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).
4. A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
5. An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.

1. To move with a lever.

   With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.

2. To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
3. To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
4. To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.

noun

A levee.