DCHP-1 Online

log-rolling † 

• 1a n. Obs.

  See also: logging (def. 1a)  

• 1b n. Hist. a gathering of neighbors to clear land by logging.

  See also: logging bee  

• 2 n. the practice of exchanging favors for political ends.

  See also: logging bee  

  • The term derives from the pioneer practice of neighbor helping neighbor in the work of clearing land. See logging bee.

• 3 n. the act of birling logs, especially in competition.

  See also: birling