English Explanatory Dictionary

murder log

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alligator or crocodile.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

murder log murder logs

Etymology

From a likening of the appearance of a crocodilian waiting to ambush prey to that of a log submerged in water.

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