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logger

|log/ger|

B2

🇺🇸

/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

Noun 2

a device or tool used for recording data, especially in computing or environmental monitoring.

The data logger recorded the temperature changes throughout the day.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45