DCHP-1 Online
throat log Obs. 
one of the principal pieces, the other being the neck log of a type of trap, or deadfall (def. 1), made of logs.
See also: deadfall ((n.)) (def. 1) neck log
- 1743 (1949) Take for this Log trap . . . a piece of wood on the front, which goes across and Serves as a throat Log--and a Long piece which goes on that which is called a neck Log. . . .
- 1812 (1916) For a Marten, a throat log, of about 4 feet . . . is first laid in the snow. . . .
- 1743 (1949) Take for this Log trap . . . a piece of wood on the front, which goes across and Serves as a throat Log--and a Long piece which goes on that which is called a neck Log. . . .