How to Use "Log" with Example Sentences

log (n): a large piece of wood that has been cut from or has fallen off a tree; a regular record of time or observations

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Used with adjectives:

"They have a large pile of cut logs."
(cut, fallen, rotting, cedar, oak, pine)

"We all sat around the burning logs."
(burning, blazing)

"Floating logs began to block the dam."
(floating)

"The manager wanted a detailed log of his work."
(detailed, daily)

"His phone log became important evidence."
(phone)

Used with verbs:

"We spent all day splitting logs."
(splitting, hauling, chopping. sawing)

"He added another log to the fire."
(added)

"He tossed more logs on the fire."
(tossed, put)

"Dry logs burn much better."
(burn, ignite)

"She kept a log of their travels."
(kept, maintained)

"He updated his work log."
(update, checked, examined)

Used with nouns:

"They built a log cabin in the mountains."
(cabin, house, fire)

"I had to complete the log book."
(book, sheet, entry)