spirit level
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spirit level
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Traversing Alaska’s shattered coastline by barge and bush plane, he employs the field geologist’s tools — hammer, spirit level, compass, notepad and, to “read” the landscape, his eyes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2017
But on closer inspection, it turns out to be a drill, and what looked like a machete is a spirit level.
From BBC • May 12, 2015
Or someone with a tool bag and spirit level slung over his shoulder.
From The Guardian • Feb. 6, 2013
Ramrod straight during his magnificent running days, his spine could still centre the bubble in a spirit level.
From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2012
The boat was trimmed by guidance of a spirit level until she rode the water at precisely the draft that assured the best speed.
From American Merchant Ships and Sailors by Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John)
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