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lofn
nounVery Rare / Obscure
/ˈlɒvn/A proper noun referring to a figure from Norse mythology. Lofn is a goddess associated with arranging marriages, overcoming obstacles to love, and granting permission for forbidden unions.
lofoten and vesteralen
plural-nounLow
/lə(ʊ)ˈfəʊt(ə)n ənd ˈvɛstəˌrɔːlən/A combined geographical reference to two major archipelagoes in Nordland county, Northern Norway, known for their dramatic scenery and fishing industry.
lofoten islands
plural-nounC1
/ləˈfəʊ.tən ˈaɪ.ləndz/A specific archipelago located off the coast of Norway, within the Arctic Circle.
loft
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/lɒft/A large, open, upper area or room in a building, typically under the roof, used for storage or conversion into living space.
loft building
nounC1
/ˈlɒft ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/A building originally designed for industrial or commercial use (e.g., a warehouse, factory, mill) that has been converted into residential apartments, typically characterized by large, open interior spaces, high ceilings, exposed structural elements (like brickwork, pipes, or ductwork), and large windows.
lofting
nounLow
/ˈlɒftɪŋ/The act of hitting or throwing a ball high into the air, especially in sports like golf or cricket.
lofting iron
nounLow (Specialized/Sporting)
/ˈlɒftɪŋ ˌaɪən/A specialized golf club, typically an iron with a high degree of loft, used for hitting the ball high into the air over short distances, especially from hazards or for precise approach shots.
loftsman
nounRare
/ˈlɒftsmən/A skilled craftsperson, typically in a shipyard or large-scale manufacturing context, who creates full-sized patterns or templates from smaller drawings.
log
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/lɒɡ/A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut down.
log chip
nounC2 - Extremely Rare/Archaic
/lɒɡ tʃɪp/A specific, archaic term from celestial navigation: a thin piece of wood, weighted at one end and attached to a line, thrown from a ship's stern to measure speed in knots.
log in
nounverbB1
/ˌlɒɡ ˈɪn/To enter a computer system or online account by providing credentials (username/email and password).
log jam
nounB2
/ˈlɒɡ dʒæm/A situation where logs floating down a river become tightly packed and stuck, preventing movement.
log of wood
nounB1
/ˈlɒɡ əv ˈwʊd/A section of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has been cut, usually for fuel, building, or as a raw material.
log out
nounverbB1
/ˌlɒɡ ˈaʊt/To terminate a session on a computer system, network, or website by formally exiting one's personal account.
log reel
nounLow
/lɒɡ riːl/A physical cylindrical spool on which a measured length of line, typically used for depth sounding, fishing, or other nautical operations, is wound.
log ship
nounC1
/ˈlɒɡ ˌʃɪp/A traditional method of measuring a ship's speed, consisting of a wooden float attached to a line knotted at regular intervals, thrown from a moving vessel.
log-log
adjectivenounLow
/ˈlɒɡ ˌlɒɡ/Relating to a graph or scale in which both axes are marked with logarithmic units, or the mathematical representation of a relationship using logarithms of both variables.
logagraphia
nounVery Low (Technical/Medical Term)
/ˌlɒɡ.əˈɡræf.i.ə/A neurological condition resulting in the loss of the ability to express thoughts in writing.
logan
nounLow
/ˈləʊɡən/A proper noun primarily used as a given name or surname; in some contexts, it refers to a specific type of berry.
logan stone
nounVery Low (archaic/technical)
/ˈləʊɡən stəʊn/A large, naturally balanced rocking stone or boulder.

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