DCHP-2

log-rolling † DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 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