Lewis
[ loo-is ]
/ ˈlu ɪs /
noun
British Dictionary definitions for carl lewis (1 of 3)
lewis
lewisson (ˈluːɪsən)
/ (ˈluːɪs) /
noun
a lifting device for heavy stone or concrete blocks consisting of a number of curved pieces of metal or wedges fitting into a dovetailed recess cut into the block
Word Origin for lewis
C18: perhaps from the name of the inventor
British Dictionary definitions for carl lewis (2 of 3)
Lewis
1
/ (ˈluːɪs) /
noun
the N part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 17 000 (2001). Area: 1634 sq km (631 sq miles)
British Dictionary definitions for carl lewis (3 of 3)
Lewis
2
/ (ˈluːɪs) /