| gyroscope |
an instrument with a turning wheel, mounted on an axis that can turn in any direction. When the axis turns, the wheel stays level. Gyroscopes are used to help keep ships and airplanes on course. |
| harrow |
a farm tool used to break up and level ground that has been plowed. A harrow has spikes or upright disks mounted on a heavy frame. [1/3 definitions] |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. [1/2 definitions] |
| jump |
a space or level, as in a game. [1/11 definitions] |
| keep up |
to maintain (something) at a high or desired level. [1/4 definitions] |
| lock1 |
part of a canal that is closed off with gates in order to change the level of water in an area. A lock lets a ship move safely from one level of water to another. [1/5 definitions] |
| lose |
to be unable to keep (something) up to a certain level. [1/5 definitions] |
| low1 |
below the normal level. [3/11 definitions] |
| low tide |
the tide at its lowest water level, or the time when this happens. |
| major league |
either of the two highest-level leagues of professional baseball teams in the United States. |
| minor league |
any lower-level league than the major leagues in professional baseball in the United States. |
| normal |
the average or expected form, condition, level, or amount; standard. [1/4 definitions] |
| overhead |
located or installed above head level. [1/3 definitions] |
| par |
an equal amount, degree, or quality; level. [1/2 definitions] |
| plane1 |
a flat or level surface. [2/4 definitions] |
| plateau |
a high, level area of land. |
| platform |
a raised, level surface used as a place to work, perform, or speak to an audience. [1/3 definitions] |
| recede1 |
to move back to the same low level or point as before. [1/2 definitions] |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. [1/2 definitions] |
| rise |
an increase in height or level. [1/16 definitions] |
| runway |
a smooth, level strip on which airplanes take off and land. [1/2 definitions] |