The Clue
Mason's activity (8 letter answer)
The Answer
LEVELING
Tags
Notes
The answer LEVELING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
LEVELING as a noun:
1. (grading, leveling) = changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
2. (razing, leveling, tearing down, demolishing) = complete destruction of a building
3. (equalization, equalisation, leveling) = the act of making equal or uniform
LEVEL as a verb:
1. aim at; "level criticism or charges at somebody"
2. (level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down) = tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"
3. (flush, level, even out, even) = make level or straight; "level the ground"
4. (charge, level, point) = direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"
5. talk frankly with; lay it on the line; "I have to level with you"
6. (level, level off) = become level or even; "The ground levelled off"