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- English Word Level Definition A uniform or average height; a normal plane or altitude; a condition conformable to natural law or which will secure a level surface; as, moving fluids seek a level.
- English Word Level Definition An instrument by which to find a horizontal line, or adjust something with reference to a horizontal line.
- English Word Level Definition A measurement of the difference of altitude of two points, by means of a level; as, to take a level.
- English Word Level Definition A horizontal passage, drift, or adit, in a mine.
- English Word Level Definition Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having, or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth's surface; as, a level field; level ground; the level surface of a pond or lake.
- English Word Level Definition Coinciding or parallel with the plane of the horizon; horizontal; as, the telescope is now level.
- English Word Level Definition Even with anything else; of the same height; on the same line or plane; on the same footing; of equal importance; -- followed by with, sometimes by to.
- English Word Level Definition Straightforward; direct; clear; open.
- English Word Level Definition Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial; as, a level head; a level understanding. [Colloq.]
- English Word Level Definition Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection.
- English Word Level Definition To make level; to make horizontal; to bring to the condition of a level line or surface; hence, to make flat or even; as, to level a road, a walk, or a garden.
- English Word Level Definition To bring to a lower level; to overthrow; to topple down; to reduce to a flat surface; to lower.
- English Word Level Definition To bring to a horizontal position, as a gun; hence, to point in taking aim; to aim; to direct.
- English Word Level Definition Figuratively, to bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.; as, to level all the ranks and conditions of men.
- English Word Level Definition To adjust or adapt to a certain level; as, to level remarks to the capacity of children.
- English Word Level Definition To be level; to be on a level with, or on an equality with, something; hence, to accord; to agree; to suit.
- English Word Level Definition To aim a gun, spear, etc., horizontally; hence, to aim or point a weapon in direct line with the mark; fig., to direct the eye, mind, or effort, directly to an object.
- English Word Leveled Definition of Level
- English Word Leveler Definition One who, or that which, levels.
- English Word Leveler Definition One who would remove social inequalities or distinctions; a socialist.
- English Word Leveling Definition of Level
- English Word Leveling Definition The act or operation of making level.
- English Word Leveling Definition The art or operation of using a leveling instrument for finding a horizontal line, for ascertaining the differences of level between different points of the earth's surface included in a survey, for establishing grades, etc., as in finding the descent of a river, or locating a line of railroad.
- English Word Levelism Definition The disposition or endeavor to level all distinctions of rank in society.
- English Word Levelled Definition of Level
- English Word Levelling Definition of Level
- English Word Levelly Definition In an even or level manner.
- English Word Levelness Definition The state or quality of being level.
- English Word Leven Definition Lightning.
- English Word Lever Definition More agreeable; more pleasing.