log-book

The pilot carefully fills out the log-book after the flight.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A record book: A "log-book" is a book in which official records or entries are kept, especially for a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
   • A diary of events: It can refer to a detailed chronological record of events, observations, or data.

Usage Examples

• (A record of nautical events.)
• (A maintenance and flight record.)
• (A personal travel diary.)

Advanced Usage

• "to keep a log-book": to maintain a detailed record.

  • The scientist kept a log-book of all experimental results. (A systematic record of data.)

• "log-book entry": a single record or note in the log-book.

  • There was a strange log-book entry from last night. (A specific note in the record.)

Variants and Related Words

• Logbook (n): an alternative spelling, more common in modern usage.

  • The truck driver's logbook must be accurate for legal compliance. (A record of driving hours.)

• Log (n): a shortened form, often meaning the record itself.

  • The ship's log showed calm seas. (The log-book record.)

Synonyms

• Journal: a daily record of events.
• Registry: an official record book.
• Diary: a personal daily record.

Related Idioms

• To log something: to record or enter into a log-book.

  • Please log your hours in the log-book. (Record your time.)

• Log-book of life: a poetic phrase meaning one's life story.

  • His autobiography is like a log-book of his adventures. (A detailed life record.)