logger
|log-ger|
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/ˈlɔːɡər/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɒɡə/
tree cutter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'logger' originates from the English word 'log,' which referred to a large piece of cut or fallen tree.
Historical Evolution
'log' transformed into the term 'logger' to describe someone who works with logs, particularly in the context of cutting them down.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who works with logs,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who cuts down trees for timber; a lumberjack.
The logger worked tirelessly in the forest, felling trees.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
