[count] 1 a : a long, heavy section of a tree that has fallen or been cut down
▪ a log cabin [=a cabin made from logs]
b : a thick piece of wood
▪ Throw another log on the fire. 2 a : the record of travel by a ship or airplane
▪ the captain's log ▪ keep a log
b : a record of performance, events, or activities
▪ The mechanic kept a log showing when repairs were done on the truck. ▪ a computer log
▪ a log cabin [=a cabin made from logs]
b : a thick piece of wood
▪ Throw another log on the fire.
▪ the captain's log ▪ keep a log
b : a record of performance, events, or activities
▪ The mechanic kept a log showing when repairs were done on the truck. ▪ a computer log
as easy as falling off a log — see 1easy
sleep like a log — see 1sleep
— compare 3log





