lewis
[ loo-is ]
/ ˈlu ɪs /
noun
a device for lifting a dressed stone, consisting of a number of pieces fitting together to fill a dovetailed recess cut into the stone.
Also called
lewisson.
Origin of lewis
First recorded in 1730–40; perhaps after the surname of the inventor
Words nearby lewis
Definition for lewis (2 of 2)
Lewis
[ loo-is ]
/ ˈlu ɪs /
noun
Example sentences from the Web for lewis
British Dictionary definitions for 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 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 lewis (3 of 3)
Lewis
2
/ (ˈluːɪs) /