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- [duhm-pee lev-uh l]
- /ˈdʌm pi ˈlɛv əl/
- /ˈdʌm.pi ˈlevl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhm-pee lev-uh l]
- /ˈdʌm pi ˈlɛv əl/
Definitions of dumpy level words
- noun dumpy level an instrument consisting of a spirit level mounted under and parallel to a telescope, the latter being rigidly attached to its supports. 1
- noun dumpy level a levelling instrument consisting of a horizontal telescope with various rotational arrangements and a spirit level 0
- noun dumpy level a surveyor's level with a telescope fixed to a spirit level that rotates in a lateral plane 0
- noun dumpy level (surveying) A level having a short telescope rigidly fixed to a table capable only of rotatory movement in a horizontal plane. The telescope is usually an inverting one. 0
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Origin of dumpy level
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Dumpy level
noun
adjective
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conjunction
determiner
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dumpy level popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dumpy level usage trend in Literature
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