log

IPA: ɫˈɔg

The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.
A unit of length equivalent to 16 feet, used for measuring timber, especially the trunk of a tree.
Anything shaped like a log; a cylinder.
(nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.
(figuratively) A blockhead; a very stupid person.
(surfing slang) A heavy longboard.
(figuratively) A rolled cake with filling.
(mining) A weight or block near the free end of a hoisting rope to prevent it from being drawn through the sheave.
(vulgar) A piece of feces.
(vulgar) A penis.
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 sequence of records written to file.
(historical units of measure) A Hebrew unit of liquid volume (about ¹⁄₃ liter).
Synonym of logarithm.
(sciences) A difference of one in the logarithm, usually in base 10; an order of magnitude.

(transitive) To cut trees into logs.
(transitive) To cut down (trees).
(intransitive) To cut down trees in an area, harvesting and transporting the logs as wood.
(transitive) To make, to add an entry (or more) in a log or logbook.
(transitive) To travel (a distance) as shown in a logbook.
(transitive) To travel at a specified speed, as ascertained by a chip log.
(obsolete) To move to and fro; to rock.

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