release lever

collocation in English

meaningsofreleaseandlever

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release
noun
uk
/rɪˈliːs/us
/rɪˈliːs/
an occasion when someone is allowed to leave ...
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lever
noun[C]
uk
/ˈliː.vər/us
/ˈlev.ɚ/
a bar or handle that moves around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or ...
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(Definition ofreleaseandleverfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The slide can be released by pressing the slidereleaselever, placed on the left side of the frame.
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The magazinereleaseleverwas just behind the oval-shaped trigger guard between it and the front of the frame.
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The slide can then be released by depressing the slidereleaseleverlocated on the left side of the frame.
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The boltreleaseleveris located on the right side of the action (on right-handed models) behind the ejection port.
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The tactical suppressor is easily mounted in seconds on the muzzle brake using a quickreleaselever.
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Pulling thereleaseleverthen applies the spring tension to the pinion, turning the ring gear to start the engine.
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The magazinereleaseleverwas repositioned ahead of the trigger bow to make the system easier to operate with gloved hands.
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In addition, the rewindreleaseleverwas increased somewhat in size.
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The notable new feature is the lever wind with the frame counter in its hub and the rewindreleaselevermoved away from it and it is much smaller.
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The window winder levers, the door release levers and the quarterlight vent knobs were also restyled.
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