Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Nautical, a line or cord, from 150 to 200 fathoms in length, fastened to the log-chip by means of three legs of cord, and wound on a reel, called the log-recl. See log.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word log-line.

Examples

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • The log-line and log-reel go together in a neither-one-without-the-other sort of way.

    Terms for the Wordnik listers of nautical terms and trivia. You know who you are.

    September 29, 2011

  • And this time don't forget your log-chip, log-beaver.

    September 29, 2011