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stoplog

The English word “stoplog” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A multi-piece barrier used to close an opening, such as across a gate or channel, that is dropped into groves on the two sides of the opening.

Etymology

From stop + log. Derives from logs originally being dropped into place to stop waterflow.

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