universal lever
A machine formed by a combination of a lever with the wheel and axle, in such a manner…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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Forms
plural: universal levers| Singular | universal lever |
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See also
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