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level surface

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level surface [′lev·əl ′sər·fəs]
(engineering)
A surface which is perpendicular to the plumb line at every point.
(geophysics)


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--shone with a broad, level surface that was as clear as crystal.
There were no stairs in their houses, because they did not need them, but on a level surface they generally walked just as we do.
Near one side of the valley, and about midway up the ascent of a rather abrupt rise of ground waving with the richest verdure, a number of large stones were laid in successive courses, to the height of nearly eight feet, and disposed in such a manner that their level surface corresponded in shape with the habitation which was perched upon it.
 
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