English Explanatory Dictionary

stoplog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

stoplog stoplogs stop log

Etymology

From stop + log. Derives from logs originally being dropped into place to stop waterflow.

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