lewis

A dovetailed iron tenon made of several parts and designed to fit into a dovetail mortise in a large stone so that it can be lifted by a hoisting apparatus.

A contrivance for securing a hold on a block of stone in order that it may be raised from its position by a derrick.

A kind of shears used in cropping woolen cloth.

An iron dovetailed tenon, made in sections, which can be fitted into a dovetail mortise; — used in hoisting large stones, etc.

A kind of shears used in cropping woolen cloth.

a hole wider at the bottom than at the mouth, into which a lewis is fitted.

A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry

United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961)

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809)