Level

lev'el, a. Not having one part higher than another; even: flat; smooth; horizontal; of the same height with anything else; equal in rank or degree, —v. t. [leveled (-eld;, -elixg.] To make smooth, even, or horizontal; to bring to the same height with something else, lay fiat, reduce to an even surface or plane, or to equality of condition, state, or degree; to point, in taking aim; to direct, utter; to adapt to the capacity of. —v. i. To aim; to direct the view or purpose. — n. A line or plane everywhere parallel to the surface of still water, — a curve, the center of which coincides with the earth's center; a horizontal line or surface; a smooth or even line, plane, or surface; equal elevation with something else; degree of energy, intensity, or attainment; rate; standard; quiet condition; position of rest; rule; plan; ». scheme; line of direction in which a mi ive weapon is aimed. (Mech.) An instrument by which to find a horizontal line, or adjust something with reference to such a line. (Mining.) A hora, spirit or air level; 6, artillery izontal gallery or pa age in a mine at a foot level; c, carpenter's level; d, mason's level. given depth; a drainage adit or drift. — Lev'eler, n. One who levels or makes even; one who attempts to destroy distinctions, and reduce to equality. — Lev'eling, n. Reduction of uneven surfaces to a plane. (Surveying.) Art or operation of ascertaining the differences of level between points of the earth's surface included in a survey. — Lev'elne , n.