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(Q193472) The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.

(bulky cut) {{rfq-sense|en}} Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.

(length unit) A unit of length equivalent to 16 feet, used for measuring timber, especially the trunk of a tree.

(shape) (figuratively) Any cylinder; anything shaped like a tree log, particularly:

(cake) A rolled cake with filling.

(feces) (vulgar) A solid and long piece of feces.

(penis) (vulgar) The penis.

(nautical) (nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.

(blockhead) (figuratively) A blockhead; a very stupid person.

(heavy longboard) (slang) A heavy longboard.

(mining) (mining) A weight or block near the free end of a hoisting rope to prevent it from being drawn through the sheave.

To cut trees into logs.

To cut down (trees).

To cut down trees in an area, harvesting and transporting the logs as wood.

(Q1414013) A logbook, or journal of a vessel's (or aircraft's) progress.

A chronological record of actions, performances, computer/network usage, etc.

(computer science) Specifically, an append-only sequential record of events written to a file, display, or other data stream.

To make, to add an entry (or more) in a log or logbook.

To travel (a distance) as shown in a logbook.

To travel at a specified speed, as ascertained by a chip log.

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(disconnect) (video games) To log out; to disconnect from an online video game.

(obsolete) To move to and fro; to rock.

(units of measure) A Hebrew unit of liquid volume (about {{frac|3}}{{nbsp}}liter).

(logarithm). (Functions)

(sciences) A difference of one in the logarithm, usually in base 10; an order of magnitude.