1. One who, or that which, levels.
2. One who would remove social inequalities or distinctions; a socialist.
LEVELING
Lev"el*ing, n. Etym: [Written also levelling.]
1. The act or operation of making level.
2. (Surveying)
Defn: The art or operation of using a leveling instrument for finding a horizontal line, for ascertaining the differences of level between different points of the earth's surface included in a survey, for establishing grades, etc., as in finding the descent of a river, or locating a line of railroad. Leveling instrument. See Surveyor's level, under Level, n. — Leveling staff, a graduated rod or staff used in connection with a leveling instrument for measuring differences of level between points.
LEVELISM
Lev"el*ism, n.
Defn: The disposition or endeavor to level all distinctions of rank in society.
LEVELLY
Lev"el*ly, adv.
Defn: In an even or level manner.