Definition

A piece of wood that has been cut to a specific length so it can be processed into lumber at a sawmill.

Example

The lumberjack brought several sawlogs to the mill for processing.

Conversation

Did you see that pile of wood by the river?

Yeah, I wonder if any of those are good sawlogs.

I think they might be, especially the thicker ones.

We should check them out and see if we can use some for the project!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sawlog' originates from Old English 'sawlog', which combines 'saw' (meaning to cut) and 'log' (meaning a piece of wood). A sawlog refers to a log that is suitable for sawing into lumber.

Memory Tip

Think of 'saw' as the tool used to cut and 'log' as a piece of wood — together, they help you remember that a sawlog is a log meant for cutting into lumber.

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