• 1. 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
• 2. C18: perhaps from the name of the inventor

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• 1. Lewis, Carl. full name Frederick Carleton Lewis. born 1961, US athlete; winner of the long jump, 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4100 metres relay at the 1984 Olympic Games; winner of the 100 metres in the 1988 Olympic Games; winner of the long jump in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games
• 2. See (Cecil) Day-Lewis
• 3. Lewis, C(live) S(taples). 1898--1963, English novelist, critic, and Christian apologist, noted for his critical work, Allegory of Love (1936), his theological study, The Screwtape Letters (1942), and for his children's books chronicling the land of Narnia
• 4. Lewis, Lennox. born 1965, British boxer; undisputed world heavyweight champion (2000--01)

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• the N part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Area: 1634 sq km (631 sq miles)

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