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L — Lee to Lick (Part 7 of 11)

Level, a.

    1. Horizontal.
    2. Even, flat, plain.
    3. Flush, on a level, of the same height.
    4. Of the same rank, condition, etc., on a par.

Level, v. a.

    1. Make horizontal.
    2. Bring to the same level.
    3. Raze, demolish, destroy.
    4. Aim, direct, point, take aim.
    5. Adapt, suit, fit, proportion.

Level, n.

    1. Horizontal surface, horizontal line.
    2. State of equality, equal elevation.

Leverage, n. Purchase (obtained by the lever).

Levigate, v. a. Pulverize, comminute, triturate, grind, bruise, bray, reduce to powder.

Levigation, n. Pulverization, comminution, trituration.

Levin, n. Lightning.

Levin-brand, n. Thunderbolt, lightning-flash.

Levity, n.

    1. Lightness, want of weight.
    2. Frivolity, flightiness, giddiness, volatility, want of seriousness.