log
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
lawgIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɔɡ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.
Anything shaped like a log; a cylinder.
A logbook, or journal of a vessel's (or aircraft's) progress.
A chronological record of actions, performances, computer/network usage, etc.
verb
transitive
To cut trees into logs.
Cut lumber, as in woods and forests
intransitive
To cut down trees in an area, harvesting and transporting the logs as wood.
transitive
To make, to add an entry (or more) in a log or logbook.
transitive
To travel (a distance) as shown in a logbook.
transitive
To travel at a specified speed, as ascertained by a chip log.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
Used this way, log is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use log
- “We used a large log to build the campfire.”noun
Share your sentence
Common Patterns and Combinations
How this word naturally appears with others.
Ask Vocabaura
Understand the word your way.
What Does It Mean Here?
Words can change meaning depending on context.
Use it yourself
Knowing “log” starts when you use it. Pick a next step, all free.
Dictionary data from Wiktionary via the Free Dictionary API. Simple meanings, combinations and word intelligence are built from verified reference data, no AI is used to load this page.