mason's level

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mason's level - a level longer than a carpenter's level

spirit level, level - indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

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And mention of equality should remind us that this ideal was symbolized everywhere at the peak of the Revolution by the mason's level. Overall then the idea of a "political culture" has barely left a trace in this work.

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The skull dangles from a plumb-line, which in turn hangs from a carpenter's or mason's level. On the left side of the skull, a bolt of lush purple fabric and a scepter intertwine two symbols of wealth and power.

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Set the block and, using a mason's level on top and sides, tap with handle of trowel so it is firmly seated, level and plumb.