What is another word for levering?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːvəɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Levering means using a lever or applying pressure to lift or move an object. Some synonyms for levering include prying, forcing, pushing, pulling, hoisting, lifting, heaving, and jacking. Each word describes a similar action of using force or mechanical advantage to move an object. Prying suggests using a tool to force an object from its position. Forcing focuses on a deliberate exertion of pressure to move an object. Pushing and pulling indicate using brute force to move an object in a certain direction. Hoisting and lifting denote lifting an object to a higher position, while heaving and jacking refer to applying force to an object to lift it.
