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Definition of Nurse log
1. Noun. A large decomposing tree trunk that has fallen, usually in a forest; the decaying wood provides moisture and nutrients for a variety of insects and plants.
Generic synonyms: Log
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nurse Log
Literary usage of Nurse log
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Western Canada by Paul-Eric Dumontier, Jennifer McMorran, Pierre Longnus (2004)
"... is an absolutely amazing source of information on the rich waters, land and
sky around his home—here's your chance to find out what a "nurse-log" is! ..."