Definition

To cut down trees and prepare them for use as timber.

Example

The workers will log the trees in the forest this winter.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the area they log for the new park?

Yeah, it looks really nice now!

I never realized how much they log in that region.

It's surprising, right? They really transformed the landscape.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A large piece of wood that comes from a tree, often used for building or as fuel. It can also refer to a record of events or activities, like a journal or a computer record.

Example

The carpenter used a log to build a sturdy table.

Conversation

Have you seen that big log by the river?

Yeah, I noticed it last week; it looks so heavy!

I wonder how long it’s been there as a fallen tree.

Definition

To cut wood into pieces, record information, or measure time or distance traveled.

Example

The workers will log the trees in the forest this winter.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to log your hours for the project?

Oh no, I totally forgot!

You should really log them before the deadline tomorrow.

Root Explanation

The word 'log' originates from Old English 'logg', meaning a fallen tree or a piece of wood. It refers specifically to a cut or fallen tree trunk used for various purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fallen tree' or 'piece of wood' when you hear 'log' — it helps you remember that a log is essentially a part of a tree.

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