Lever
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: Rather.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: 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. # Specifically, a bar of metal, wood or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers, and is of three kinds, according as either the fulcrum F, the weight W, or the power P, respectively, is situated between the other two, as in the figures. A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it. An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move with a lever. To use, operate like a lever. To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
Example sentence: First and foremost, energy efficiency is a major lever for reducing CO2 emissions along all parts of the energy chain - from the production of resources all the way to final consumption.
Prize
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To consider something highly valuable.To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.A contest for a reward; competition.A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.
Example sentence: It is very difficult to find appropriate words to say 'thank you' for an honour like the Nobel Prize. It is the supreme honour that a scientist can receive. Some of the giants in physics and chemistry have received this prize.