English Expression · Intermediate
hand log
A chip log
Pronunciation: say hand log
Meaning
A nautical device consisting of a wooden board attached to a line, used to measure a ship's speed through the water.
Example
The navigator deployed the hand log to calculate the vessel's speed.
The navigator deployed the hand log to calculate the vessel's speed.
Practice tips
- Practice hand log out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.