Difference between lever and pedal
Definitions
noun
- a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
- a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
- a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
verb
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Examples
The currency fund can be leveraged up to five times the value of its underlying assets.
The escapement is a conventional in-line Swiss lever type, but with all parts made from plastic, excepting the impulse pin.
The XFR features the exclusive Ballistic Armor Protection System featuring PR-481, which Dell says leverages a "high-strength substance" used for applications such as cryogenics, aircraft components, military equipment and medical devices.
Definitions
verb
- operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
- ride a bicycle
noun
- a sustained bass note
- a lever that is operated with the foot
adjective
- of or relating to the feet
Examples
Yes, the gearbox was a bit saggy and I was alarmed at how much pressure the brake pedal needed to do an emergency stop, but other than this, all was well.
Its snouty head, patchy grey body and small pedal fins make the dwarf look more like a large dolphin than a baleen whale.
Similarly, when the starter button is pressed, along with the clutch pedal, the system recognises the transponder signal, releases the engine immobiliser and the steering lock, and the engine starts.
