backlog
8.0
A large log placed at the back of a fireplace to keep the fire burning
- noun
- /ˈbækˌlɔg/
- Archaic
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- The old cabin had a well-seasoned backlog that provided heat for hours during the cold nights.
Examples
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Limit initial pre-order quantities to "sell out quick" and show backlog on the website.
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Bruns' paper suggests a higher premium might exist for a few years while the backlog is burned through, but says that it's a well that is replenished at a much lower rate.
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To keep the fire burning all night, we added a large backlog of wood at the back of the hearth.
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In the winter, we always keep a backlog ready to ensure our fireplace stays warm.
Synonyms
long-burning log
vsbacklog
3.9
A log that gives steady heat for hours in a fire
is a large piece set at the rear of a hearth to keep fire
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Etymology
Backlog originally meant a large log placed 'at the back' of a fireplace to keep the fire going for a long time.