leveller

[lev-uh-ler]

noun

1. (usually initial capital letter),  (during the British Civil War) a member of the Parliamentary army advocating constitutional reforms, equal rights, and religious tolerance.

2. Chiefly British.,  leveler.

leveller

/ ˈlɛvələ /

noun

1. a person or thing that levels

2. a person who works for the abolition of inequalities

Other Word Forms

• self-leveller noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of leveller¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; level + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Another flat performance was lifted by Watkins' leveller but at that point it could not hide the cracks - Villa failed to make a single tackle in the first half.

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After Motherwell netted the leveller their play more than merited, Ferguson added: "I've got a real worry after watching that second half. They players still have a lot to prove to that Rangers support."

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The rain might have been a great leveller if it hadn't been for the demonic intensity of the Wallabies.

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Tasks such as working with the army are levellers for this group.

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Wayne Rooney did get a leveller and then powered in a superb shot from long range in stoppage time to give United a slender 3-2 lead at the halfway stage of the tie.

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