Level or lever

I believe the answer is:

tool

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'level' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'lever' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for tool that I've seen before include "Device, implement" , "Maybe saw" , "Pawn" , "Appliance" , "Implement - agency" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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