Arm of a slot machine (5)

I believe the answer is:

lever

(Other definitions for lever that I've seen before include "Rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum" , "exert force, in a way" , "Exert pressure" , "Heavy bar" , "Pivoting bar, handle" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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