log — a piece of a thick branch or trunk of a tree that has fallen or been cut off
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of a thick branch or trunk of a tree that has fallen or been cut off
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔːɡ/
Korean meaning: 통나무, 원목
Korean pronunciation: **로**그
Example Sentences
- The lazy programmer forgot to log out and his computer kept working all night like a hardworking robot.
- She decided to log her daily coffee consumption and discovered she drinks enough to fuel a small car.
- The hikers used the log as a bridge to cross the stream.
log
NOUN//lɔːɡ//
a piece of a thick branch or trunk of a tree that has fallen or been cut off
A log sits proudly displayed beside a cheerful lumberjack in the forest
A log in the forest becomes a stage where a dog sits, fog drifts, and a jogger passes—nature's rhythm in one peaceful scene
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'log' is uncertain, but it likely comes from Old Norse 'lág' or a similar Scandinavian source, possibly related to the concept of something fallen or lying down. It entered Middle English through trade and contact with Scandinavian peoples.
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📝Examples
“The lazy programmer forgot to log out and his computer kept working all night like a hardworking robot.”
“She decided to log her daily coffee consumption and discovered she drinks enough to fuel a small car.”
“The hikers used the log as a bridge to cross the stream.”
“Don't forget to log your exercise routine in the fitness app.”
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