"stoplog" meaning in English

See stoplog in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: stoplogs [plural]
Etymology: stop + log From originally being logs dropped into place to stop waterflow Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stop|log}} stop + log Head templates: {{en-noun}} stoplog (plural stoplogs)
  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. Wikipedia link: en:stoplog Synonyms: stop log
    Sense id: en-stoplog-en-noun-H9KYbqyZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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