'Level' definitions:

Definition of 'level'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; "a flat desk"; "acres of level farmland"; "a plane surface"; "skirts sewn with fine flat seams" [syn: flat, level, plane]
adjective
Not showing abrupt variations; "spoke in a level voice"; "she gave him a level look"- Louis Auchincloss [syn: level, unwavering]
adjective
Being on a precise horizontal plane; "a billiard table must be level"
adjective
Oriented at right angles to the plumb; "the picture is level"
adjective
Of the score in a contest; "the score is tied" [syn: tied(p), even, level(p)]
noun
A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree" [syn: degree, grade, level]
noun
A relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade" [syn: grade, level, tier]
noun
A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?" [syn: degree, level, stage, point]
noun
Height above ground; "the water reached ankle level"; "the pictures were at the same level"
noun
Indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid [syn: level, spirit level]
noun
A flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; "park the car on the level" [syn: horizontal surface, level]
noun
An abstract place usually conceived as having depth; "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously" [syn: level, layer, stratum]
noun
A structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?" [syn: floor, level, storey, story]
verb
Aim at; "level criticism or charges at somebody"
verb
Tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled" [syn: level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down] [ant: erect, put up, raise, rear, set up]
verb
Make level or straight; "level the ground" [syn: flush, level, even out, even]
verb
Direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me" [syn: charge, level, point]
verb
Talk frankly with; lay it on the line; "I have to level with you"
verb
Become level or even; "The ground levelled off" [syn: level, level off]

Definition of 'Level'

From: GCIDE
  • Level \Lev"el\ (l[e^]v"[e^]l), n. [OE. level, livel, OF. livel, F. niveau, fr. L. libella level, water level, a plumb level, dim. of libra pound, measure for liquids, balance, water poise, level. Cf. Librate, Libella.]
  • 1. A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface of still water; -- this is the true level, and is a curve or surface in which all points are equally distant from the center of the earth, or rather would be so if the earth were an exact sphere. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A horizontal line or plane; that is, a straight line or a plane which is tangent to a true level at a given point and hence parallel to the horizon at that point; -- this is the apparent level at the given point. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. An approximately horizontal line or surface at a certain degree of altitude, or distance from the center of the earth; as, to climb from the level of the coast to the level of the plateau and then descend to the level of the valley or of the sea. [1913 Webster]
  • After draining of the level in Northamptonshire. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]
  • Shot from the deadly level of a gun. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Hence, figuratively, a certain position, rank, standard, degree, quality, character, etc., conceived of as in one of several planes of different elevation. [1913 Webster]
  • Providence, for the most part, sets us on a level. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • Somebody there of his own level. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • Be the fair level of thy actions laid As temperance wills and prudence may persuade. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • When merit shall find its level. --F. W. Robertson. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. (Mech. & Surv.) (a) An instrument by which to find a horizontal line, or adjust something with reference to a horizontal line. (b) A measurement of the difference of altitude of two points, by means of a level; as, to take a level. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. A horizontal passage, drift, or adit, in a mine. [1913 Webster]
  • Air level, a spirit level. See Spirit level (below).
  • Box level, a spirit level in which a glass-covered box is used instead of a tube.
  • Carpenter's level, Mason's level, either the plumb level or a straight bar of wood, in which is imbedded a small spirit level.
  • Level of the sea, the imaginary level from which heights and depths are calculated, taken at a mean distance between high and low water.
  • Line of levels, a connected series of measurements, by means of a level, along a given line, as of a railroad, to ascertain the profile of the ground.
  • Plumb level, one in which a horizontal bar is placed in true position by means of a plumb line, to which it is at right angles.
  • Spirit level, one in which the adjustment to the horizon is shown by the position of a bubble in alcohol or ether contained in a nearly horizontal glass tube, or a circular box with a glass cover.
  • Surveyor's level, a telescope, with a spirit level attached, and with suitable screws, etc., for accurate adjustment, the whole mounted on a tripod, for use in leveling; -- called also leveling instrument.
  • Water level, an instrument to show the level by means of the surface of water in a trough, or in upright tubes connected by a pipe. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Level'

From: GCIDE
  • Level \Lev"el\ (l[e^]v"[e^]l), a.
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Ample spaces o'er the smooth And level pavement. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Coinciding or parallel with the plane of the horizon; horizontal; as, the telescope is now level. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Young boys and girls Are level now with men; the odds is gone. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Everything lies level to our wish. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Straightforward; direct; clear; open. [1913 Webster]
  • A very plain and level account. --M. Arnold. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial; as, a level head; a level understanding. [Colloq.] " A level consideration." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. (Phonetics) Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection. --H. Sweet. [1913 Webster]
  • Level line (Shipbuilding), the outline of a section which is horizontal crosswise, and parallel with the rabbet of the keel lengthwise.
  • Level surface (Physics), an equipotential surface at right angles at every point to the lines of force. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Level'

From: GCIDE
  • Level \Lev"el\, v. i.
  • 1. To be level; to be on a level with, or on an equality with, something; hence, to accord; to agree; to suit. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • With such accommodation and besort As levels with her breeding. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. 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; as, he leveled a gun at the bandit and fired. [1913 Webster]
  • The foeman may with as great aim level at the edge of a penknife. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The glory of God and the good of his church . . . ought to be the mark whereat we also level. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
  • She leveled at our purposes. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Level'

From: GCIDE
  • Level \Lev"el\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Leveled (-[e^]ld) or Levelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Leveling or Levelling.]
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To bring to a lower level; to overthrow; to topple down; to reduce to a flat surface; to lower. [1913 Webster]
  • And their proud structures level with the ground. --Sandys. [1913 Webster]
  • He levels mountains and he raises plains. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To bring to a horizontal position, as a gun; hence, to point in taking aim; to aim; to direct. [1913 Webster]
  • Bertram de Gordon, standing on the castle wall, leveled a quarrel out of a crossbow. --Stow. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. To adjust or adapt to a certain level; as, to level remarks to the capacity of children. [1913 Webster]
  • For all his mind on honor fixed is, To which he levels all his purposes. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'level'

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Words containing 'Level'