Log-chip

Log-chip
Log-chip Log"-chip`, n. (Naut.) A thin, flat piece of board in the form of a quadrant of a circle attached to the log line; -- called also {log-ship}. See 2d {Log}, n., 2. [1913 Webster]

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  • log-chip — logˈ chip noun The quadrant shaped board attached to a logline • • • Main Entry: ↑log …   Useful english dictionary

  • log chip — noun also log ship : a thin flat usually triangular piece of wood that is typically like a quadrant of a circle and that usually has a radius of 5 or 6 inches and is loaded with lead on the arc so as to float point up and that is attached to a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • log chip — /ˈlɒg tʃɪp/ (say log chip) noun See log (def. 3b). Also, log ship …  

  • log chip — Naut. the wooden chip of a chip log, for holding the end of the log line. Also, logchip. Also called log ship, logship. [1840 50] * * * …   Universalium

  • Log — Log, n. [Icel. l[=a]g a felled tree, log; akin to E. lie. See {Lie} to lie prostrate.] 1. A bulky piece of wood which has not been shaped by hewing or sawing. [1913 Webster] 2. [Prob. the same word as in sense 1; cf. LG. log, lock, Dan. log, Sw.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Log board — Log Log, n. [Icel. l[=a]g a felled tree, log; akin to E. lie. See {Lie} to lie prostrate.] 1. A bulky piece of wood which has not been shaped by hewing or sawing. [1913 Webster] 2. [Prob. the same word as in sense 1; cf. LG. log, lock, Dan. log,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Log book — Log Log, n. [Icel. l[=a]g a felled tree, log; akin to E. lie. See {Lie} to lie prostrate.] 1. A bulky piece of wood which has not been shaped by hewing or sawing. [1913 Webster] 2. [Prob. the same word as in sense 1; cf. LG. log, lock, Dan. log,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Log cabin — Log Log, n. [Icel. l[=a]g a felled tree, log; akin to E. lie. See {Lie} to lie prostrate.] 1. A bulky piece of wood which has not been shaped by hewing or sawing. [1913 Webster] 2. [Prob. the same word as in sense 1; cf. LG. log, lock, Dan. log,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Log canoe — Log Log, n. [Icel. l[=a]g a felled tree, log; akin to E. lie. See {Lie} to lie prostrate.] 1. A bulky piece of wood which has not been shaped by hewing or sawing. [1913 Webster] 2. [Prob. the same word as in sense 1; cf. LG. log, lock, Dan. log,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Log glass — Log Log, n. [Icel. l[=a]g a felled tree, log; akin to E. lie. See {Lie} to lie prostrate.] 1. A bulky piece of wood which has not been shaped by hewing or sawing. [1913 Webster] 2. [Prob. the same word as in sense 1; cf. LG. log, lock, Dan. log,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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