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| log·roll·ing [ lóg rling ] |
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1. exchange of political support: the striking of a deal between colleagues in a legislature whereby support is given to a piece of legislation on the understanding that the favor will be returned at a later date
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2. mutual support: mutual praise, support, or favors
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3. balancing game: a game played by lumberjacks in which players have to balance on spinning floating logs
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| [Early 19th century. < the custom of neighbors helping each other to clear land by rolling logs to burn them] |
