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/pa藞la艐ka/

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Translation

lever

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Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpalancas

Examples

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He pulled the lever to start the machine.

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With a long lever they moved the huge stone.

atascada.

He used a crowbar to open the jammed door.

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The car's gear lever is very stiff.

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Pull that lever down to cut off the power.

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This word is taught in chapter 42, lesson 7: palanca, protestar, palma and 7 more words.