palanca

Palanca can refer to:Palanca AwardsPalanca, a commune in Bacău County, Romania
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n. plank, board; stockade, defense barrier; penny, coin of low value

n. lever; crowbar; handle; stockade; springboard; pull, influence; toggle

v. barricade, block, protect against attack, fortify

= lever.
Ex: A lever runs through it at will, stopping at interesting items, going off on side excursions.
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* abrir forzando con palanca = prise open.
* palanca de cambio = shifter.
* palanca de mando = joystick.
* tirar de una palanca = depress + lever.