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(lôg′ər hed′, läg′-)

noun

a long-handled tool with a ball, or bulb, at the end, used when heated to melt tar, heat liquids, etc.
any of a genus (Caretta, family Cheloniidae) of sea turtles with a hard shell and a large head
also loggerhead turtle
Dialectal a stupid fellow; blockhead

Origin: dial. logger, heavy block of wood (< log) + head

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noun

A loggerhead turtle.
An iron tool consisting of a long handle with a bulbous end, used when heated to melt tar or warm liquids.
Nautical A post on a whaleboat used to secure the harpoon rope.
Informal
a. A blockhead; a dolt.
b. A disproportionately large head.

Origin:

Origin: Probably dialectal logger, wooden block (probably from log¹)

Origin: + head

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