murder log

noun

murder log

noun

Etymology From a likening of the appearance of a crocodilian waiting to ambush prey to that of a log submerged in water.

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Internet, Humorous An alligator or crocodile.

  • They tell us the murder logs are *not* NASA employees.2018 April 16, Dan Broadbent (@aSciEnthusiast), Twitter:
  • Teaching in Florida is great because there are always murder logs outside your classroom. #alligator2018 April 20, Jason Herbert, Ph.D. (@HerbertHistory), Twitter:
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  • Toss in some “murder logs” and you have the best moat ever2020 September 29, Liset (@Krzwyf), Twitter:

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