log measure

log measure
The measurement of a log for the purpose of ascertaining the number of feet of lumber which may be obtained from the log. Craddock Mfg. Co. v Faison, 138 Va 665, 123 SE 535, 39 ALR 1309. See board foot; wood measure.

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