Rigid bar for moving heavy objects (5)

I believe the answer is:

lever

(Other definitions for lever that I've seen before include "Heavy bar" , "Revel in moving bar" , "Rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum" , "Revel (anag.)" , "Lifting bar pivoted on a fulcrum" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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