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Webster 1913 Edition
Level
Lev′el
(lĕv′ĕl)
, Noun.
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.
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.
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 seaAfter draining of the
level
in Northamptonshire. Sir M. Hale.
Shot from the deadly
level
of a gun. Shakespeare
4.
Hence, figuratively, a certain position, rank, standard, degree, quality, character, etc., conceived of as in one of several planes of different elevation.
Providence, for the most part, sets us on a
level
. Addison.
Somebody there of his own
level
. Swift.
Be the fair
As temperance wills and prudence may persuade.
level
of thy actions laidAs temperance wills and prudence may persuade.
Prior.
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
When merit shall find its
level
. F. W. Robertson.
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
7.
A horizontal passage, drift, or adit, in a mine.
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.
Lev′el
(lĕv′ĕl)
, Adj.
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.Ample spaces o'er the smooth
And
And
level
pavement. Milton.
2.
Coinciding or parallel with the plane of the horizon; horizontal;
as, the telescope is now
. level
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.
Young boys and girls
Are
Are
level
now with men; the odds is gone. Shakespeare
Everything lies
level
to our wish. Shakespeare
4.
Straightforward; direct; clear; open.
A very plain and
level
account. M. Arnold.
5.
Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial;
“ A level consideration.” as, a
level
head; a level
understanding. [Colloq.]
Shak.
6.
(Phonetics)
Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection.
H. Sweet.
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.
Lev′el
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Leveled
(-ĕld)
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 garden2.
To bring to a lower level; to overthrow; to topple down; to reduce to a flat surface; to lower.
And their proud structures
level
with the ground. Sandys.
He
levels
mountains and he raises plains. Dryden.
3.
To bring to a horizontal position, as a gun; hence, to point in taking aim; to aim; to direct.
Bertram de Gordon, standing on the castle wall,
leveled
a quarrel out of a crossbow. Stow.
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 men5.
To adjust or adapt to a certain level;
as, to
. level
remarks to the capacity of childrenFor all his mind on honor fixed is,
To which he
To which he
levels
all his purposes. Spenser.
Lev′el
,Verb.
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.]
With such accommodation and besort
As
As
levels
with her breeding. Shakespeare
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 firedThe foeman may with as great aim
level
at the edge of a penknife. Shakespeare
The glory of God and the good of his church . . . ought to be the mark whereat we also
level
. Hooker.
She
leveled
at our purposes. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Level
LEV'EL
,Adj.
1.
Horizontal; coinciding with the plane of the horizon. To be perfectly level is to be exactly horizontal.2.
Even; flat; not having one part higher than another; not ascending or descending; as a level plain or field; level ground; a level floor or pavement. In common usage, level is often applied to surfaces that are not perfectly horizontal, but which have no inequalities of magnitude.3.
Even with any thing else; of the same height; on the same line or plane.4.
Equal in rank or degree; having no degree of superiority.Be level in preferments, and you will soon be level in your learning.
LEV'EL
, v.t.1.
To make horizontal.2.
To make even; to reduce or remove inequalities of surface in any thing; as, to level a road or walk.3.
To reduce or bring to the same height with something else.And their proud structures level with the ground.
4.
To lay flat; to reduce to an even surface or plain.he levels mountains, and he raises plains.
5.
To reduce to equality of condition, state or degree; as, to level all ranks and degrees of men.6.
To point, in taking aim; to elevate or depress so as to direct a missile weapon to an object; to aim; as, to level a cannon or musket.7.
To aim; to direct; as severe remarks leveled at the vices and follies of the age.8.
To suit; to proportion; as, to level observations to the capacity of children.LEV'EL
, v.i.1.
To accord; to agree; to suit. [Little used.]2.
To aim at; to point a gun or an arrow to the mark.3.
To aim at; to direct the view or purpose.The glory of God and the good of his church, ought to be the mark at which we level.
4.
To be aimed; to be in the same direction with the mark.He raised it till he level'd right.
5.
To aim; to make attempts.Ambitious York did level at thy crown.
6.
To conjecture; to attempt to guess. [Not used.]LEV'EL
,Noun.
1.
A horizontal line, or a plane; a surface without inequalities.2.
Rate; standard; usual elevation; customary height; as the ordinary level of the world.3.
Equal elevation with something else; a state of equality.Providence, for the most part, sets us on a level.
4.
The line of direction in which a missile weapon is aimed.5.
An instrument in mechanics by which to find or draw a horizontal line, as in setting buildings, or in making canals and drains. The instruments for these purposes are various; as the air level, the carpenter's level, the mason's level, and the gunner's level.6.
Rule; plan; scheme: borrowed from the mechanic's level.Be the fair level of thy actions laid. -
Definition 2024
levél
levél
Hungarian
levél
Noun
levél (plural levelek)
Declension
| Inflection (stem in -e-, front unrounded harmony) | ||
|---|---|---|
| singular | plural | |
| nominative | levél | levelek |
| accusative | levelet | leveleket |
| dative | levélnek | leveleknek |
| instrumental | levéllel | levelekkel |
| causal-final | levélért | levelekért |
| translative | levéllé | levelekké |
| terminative | levélig | levelekig |
| essive-formal | levélként | levelekként |
| essive-modal | — | — |
| inessive | levélben | levelekben |
| superessive | levélen | leveleken |
| adessive | levélnél | leveleknél |
| illative | levélbe | levelekbe |
| sublative | levélre | levelekre |
| allative | levélhez | levelekhez |
| elative | levélből | levelekből |
| delative | levélről | levelekről |
| ablative | levéltől | levelektől |
| Possessive forms of levél | ||
|---|---|---|
| possessor | single possession | multiple possessions |
| 1st person sing. | levelem | leveleim |
| 2nd person sing. | leveled | leveleid |
| 3rd person sing. | levele | levelei |
| 1st person plural | levelünk | leveleink |
| 2nd person plural | leveletek | leveleitek |
| 3rd person plural | levelük | leveleik |
Derived terms
- levelű
- (leaf): babérlevél, falevél, levéltelen, levélörvény, tealevél
- (letter): ajánlólevél, hírlevél, hitellevél, levélszekrény, levéltár, levélváltás, oklevél, útlevél