logger

¹ American  

[law-ger, log-er] / ˈlɔ gər, ˈlɒg ər /

noun

1. a person whose work is logging; logging; log; lumberjack.

2. a tractor used in logging. logging. log.

3. a machine for loading logs. log.

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logger ² American  

[law-ger, log-er] / ˈlɔ gər, ˈlɒg ər /

adjective

Scot.

1. heavy or thick.

2. thick-headed; stupid.

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logger British  

/ ˈlɒɡə /

noun

1. another word for lumberjack

2. a tractor or crane for handling logs

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Etymology

Origin of logger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1725–35; log ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of logger²

First recorded in 1665–75; back formation from loggerhead

Example Sentences

The story was distinctly American, about Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker living and working in Washington at the turn of the century.

From Los Angeles Times

The scientists stayed around the mountain, and the Weyerhaeuser loggers stayed, too.

From Literature

At the dawn of the 20th century, a logger played by Joel Edgerton tromps through the woods cutting down timber that will build a country which is rapidly leaving him behind.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, Bekewei is on the other side of the law, working as a ranger tracking down hunters and loggers in the sprawling reserve.

From Barron's

He plays a logger in the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times