stoplog en · NOUN
Etymology
From stop + log. Derives from logs originally being dropped into place to stop waterflow.
Meanings
- A multi-piece barrier used to close an opening, such as across a gate or channel, that is dropped into groves on the two sides of the opening.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stop log | alternative | lexicographic | |
| stoplogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |