The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
putlog — [poot′lôg΄] n. 〚altered (? infl. by LOG1) < earlier putlock < ? PUT + LOCK1〛 in masonry construction, any of the horizontal, wood or metal pieces which support the floor planks of a scaffold a … Universalium
putlog — [poot′lôg΄] n. [altered (? infl. by LOG1) < earlier putlock < ? PUT + LOCK1] in masonry construction, any of the horizontal, wood or metal pieces which support the floor planks of a scaffold and which are themselves supported at one end in… … English World dictionary
putlog — /ˈpʌtlɒg/ (say putlog) noun one of the short horizontal timbers or pipes that support the floor of a scaffolding. Also, putlock. {alteration of putlock, probably from put (past participle) + lock1} …
Putlog holes — were small holes deliberately left in castle walls and, in well preserved castles like Beaumaris, can be seen to this day.As the name implies, putlog holes were intended to receive the ends of logs (i.e. squared wooden beams). Sometimes these… … Wikipedia
putlog — noun Etymology: probably alteration of earlier putlock, perhaps from 3put + 2lock Date: 1645 one of the short timbers that support the flooring of a scaffold … New Collegiate Dictionary
putlog — [ pʌtlɒg] (also putlock lɒk) noun a short horizontal pole projecting from a wall, on which scaffold floorboards rest. Origin C17: of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
putlog — put·log … English syllables
putlog — n. (also putlock) a short horizontal timber projecting from a wall, on which scaffold floorboards rest. Etymology: 17th c.: orig. uncert … Useful english dictionary
Putlog Hole — A hole intentionally left in the surface of a wall for insertion of a horizontal pole. Such holes held scaffolding used during construction, floor joists, or supported hourdings. Hemyock Castle has many such holes … Medieval glossary
Putlog Hole — A hole in a castle wall where a horizontal pole can be inserted. These poles supported hoardings during times of battle … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
