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leveling according to the indications of a spirit level.[1860-65]
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Spirit leveling — is a technique for determining differences in height between points on the Earth s surface. It works by using a spirit level, an instrument consisting of a telescope and a tube level like that used by carpenters, rigidly connected. When the… … Wikipedia
spirit leveling — Survey. leveling according to the indications of a spirit level. [1860 65] … Useful english dictionary
Spirit level — A spirit level or bubble level is an instrument designed to indicate whether a surface is level or plumb. Different types of spirit levels are used by carpenters, stone masons, bricklayers, other building trades workers, surveyors, millwrights… … Wikipedia
leveling instrument — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spirit level — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
leveling means — The way in which aircraft may be checked on the ground for level flight as specified by the aircraft manufacturer. The aircraft may be leveled by means of leveling lugs, spirit or bubble levels, or a plumb bob … Aviation dictionary
leveling instrument — Survey. an instrument used to establish a horizontal line of sight, usually by means of a spirit level. * * * … Universalium
leveling instrument — Survey. an instrument used to establish a horizontal line of sight, usually by means of a spirit level … Useful english dictionary
Symptoms of a Leveling Spirit — Infobox Album Name = Symptoms of a Leveling Spirit Type = Album Artist = Good Riddance Released = July 10 2001 Recorded = February – March, 2001 The Blasting Room, Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S. Genre = Hardcore punk Length = 32:09 Label = Fat… … Wikipedia
a spirit level — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English