logroll

[lawg-rohl, log-] /ˈlɔgˌroʊl, ˈlɒg-/

verb (used with object)

to procure the passage of (a bill) by logrolling.

verb (used without object)

to engage in political logrolling.

Origin

1825-35, Americanism; back formation from logrolling

Related forms

logroller, noun

British Dictionary definitions for log roll

/ˈlɒɡˌrəʊl/

verb

(mainly US) to use logrolling in order to procure the passage of (legislation)

Derived Forms

logroller, noun

Slang definitions & phrases for log roll

noun phrase

A way of carefully turning a patient out of a cart onto a bed: She said she needed my help with a log roll in Room 643 (1970s+ Medical)