logroll US
ˈlɔɡˌroʊl
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Definition of logroll - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
politicsTECH.USexchange of favors in politicsTECH.US
  • Logroll is common in legislative processes.
quid pro quo reciprocity
2.
emergency medicineTECH.USmethod to move patients safely in emergenciesTECH.US
  • The paramedics used a logroll to transfer the injured man.

Verb

1.
lumberjack activityintr.RareUSrotate a log rapidly using the feetintr.RareUS
  • Competitors will logroll in the river at the festival..
logrolling
2.
politicsintr.TECH.USexchange favors for mutual political advantageintr.TECH.US
  • Politicians often logroll to pass legislation..
3.
legislationtr.TECH.UScombine legislative items to ensure passagetr.TECH.US
  • They decided to logroll the two bills for success.
bundle combine
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Origin of logroll

English, log (wood) + roll (to turn)

Examples of logroll in a sentence

  • The senator engaged in logroll to pass the bill.
  • Training included practicing the logroll technique.
  • The logroll was crucial in the rescue operation.
  • They learned to logroll as part of their training.
  • Logrolling requires balance and skill.
  • They decided to logroll to ensure both bills passed.

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  1. French:marchandage, faire tourner les bûches, ...
  2. German:Kungelei, einen Baumstamm rollen, ...
  3. Italian:voto di scambio, far rotolare un tronco, ...
  4. Spanish:logrolling, hacer rodar un tronco, ...
  5. Portuguese:troca de favores, girar toras, ...
  6. Chinese:政治互惠, 用脚快速旋转原木, ...
  7. Japanese:便宜の交換, ログロールする, ...
  8. Arabic:تبادُل المَصالِح, دَحْرَجَ الجِذْع بِالقَدَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַחְלָפַת טוֹבוֹת הֲנָאָה, לְסוֹבֵב בּוּל עֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:политический обмен, катать бревно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмін послугами, крутити колоду, ...
  12. Hindi:लॉग रोल, लॉग रोल करना, ...
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