Synonyms for nurse-log

1. nurse log (n.)

a large decomposing tree trunk that has fallen, usually in a forest; the decaying wood provides moisture and nutrients for a variety of insects and plants

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2. nurse (n.)

one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

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3. nurse (v.)

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

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4. nurse (v.)

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

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5. nurse (n.)

a woman who is the custodian of children

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6. log (n.)

a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

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7. log (v.)

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

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8. log (v.)

cut lumber, as in woods and forests

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9. log (n.)

measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water

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10. log (n.)

a written record of messages sent or received

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