{Log glass} (Naut.), a small sandglass used to time the
running out of the log line.
{Log line} (Naut.), a line or cord about a hundred and fifty
fathoms long, fastened to the log-chip. See Note under 2d
{Log}, n., 2.
{Log perch} (Zo["o]l.), an ethiostomoid fish, or darter
({Percina caprodes}); -- called also {hogfish} and
{rockfish}.
{Log reel} (Naut.), the reel on which the log line is wound.
{Log slate}. (Naut.) See {Log board} (above).
{Rough log} (Naut.), a first draught of a record of the
cruise or voyage.
{Smooth log} (Naut.), a clean copy of the rough log. In the
case of naval vessels this copy is forwarded to the proper
officer of the government.
{To heave the log} (Naut.), to cast the log-chip into the
water; also, the whole process of ascertaining a vessel's
speed by the log.
Syn: Mariner; seaman; seafarer.
{Sailor's choice}. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) An excellent marine food fish ({Diplodus, or Lagodon,
rhomboides}) of the Southern United States; -- called
also {porgy}, {squirrel fish}, {yellowtail}, and
{salt-water bream}.
(b) A species of grunt ({Orthopristis, or Pomadasys,
chrysopterus}), an excellent food fish common on the
southern coasts of the United States; -- called also
{hogfish}, and {pigfish}.