Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A pair of boards shutting together like a book, formerly used instead of a log-slate.

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Examples

  • “The harder it blows, and the faster she goes,” the merrier are they; “strong gales and squally” is the item they love best to chalk on the log-board; and even when the oldest top-men begin to hesitate about lying out on the yard to gather in the flapping remnants of the torn canvas, these gallant youngsters glory in the opportunity of setting an example of what a gentleman sailor can perform.

    The Lieutenant and Commander Hall, Basil, 1788-1844 1862

  • O'Brien reported the rate of sailing to the master, marked it down on the log-board, and then returned.

    Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 Frederick Marryat 1820

  • O'Brien reported the rate of sailing to the master, marked it down on the log-board, and then returned.

    Peter Simple Frederick Marryat 1820

  • Captain Wilson did as she requested, and writing in chalk "all well" in large letters upon the log-board, held it over the side as he passed close to the Portsmouth.

    The Settlers in Canada Frederick Marryat 1820

  • Lumley made the same reply on the log-board of the Portsmouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were satisfied.

    The Settlers in Canada Frederick Marryat 1820

  • Captain Wilson did as she requested, and writing in chalk "all well" in large letters upon the log-board, held it over the side as he passed close to the

    The Settlers in Canada Frederick Marryat 1820

  • Alfred was not on deck -- fever had compelled him to remain in his hammock -- but Captain Lumley made the same reply on the log-board of the _Portsmouth_, and Mr and Mrs Campbell were satisfied.

    The Settlers in Canada Frederick Marryat 1820

  • "I have them," replied I, "and we may as well put them down on the log-board: -- North Foreland Light Nor'-Nor'-West and a quarter West.

    Poor Jack Frederick Marryat 1820

  • "I have them," replied I, "and we may as well put them down on the log-board -- North Foreland Light N.N.W. 1/4 W.

    Poor Jack Frederick Marryat 1820

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