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) /

noun