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patent log [′pat·ənt ′läg] (navigation) Any mechanical log; for example, an instrument that is dragged from the stem of a vessel to measure the speed or the distance traveled. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Wolf Larsen was smoking a cigar and examining the patent log which the Ghost usually towed astern, but which had been hauled in for some purpose. They strolled aft to where Captain Dettmar, one foot on the rail, was oiling the gear of the patent log. |
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