saw log

noun

1. a log large enough to saw into boards.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saw log¹

An Americanism dating back to 1750–60

Example Sentences

But she was sawing logs in my ear, and dreaming.

From Literature

Indeed, part of the charm and thrill of visiting Mount Rainier is sawing logs on a dozing volcano.

From Seattle Times

“I said, ‘There's something going on because those guys are probably usually sawing logs at that time,’ ” McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times

Blue stain, brought about by fungi, can set in within about a month, and ruin saw logs.

From Wall Street Journal

There are copious stacks of sawed logs everywhere, and big piles of rubbish including Spitzer’s mattress, a TV and other interior odds and ends that the storm wrecked.

From The Guardian