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boom ((1)) ((v.))
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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1v.
gather or confine (logs, pulpwood, etc.) in a holding boom.
Quotations
1883
The first business of the drive is to collect all these scattered timbers, and "boom" them into the main channel of the river, that is, confine them there. . . .
1966
He says he will chip only the small-diameter logs (normally unmarked) and boom the larger floating logs for sale through the gulf log salvage.
2v.
move or transport logs by means of a raft or tow.
See: boom ((1)) ((n.))(def. 3)
Quotations
1933
I've spent some lovely times . . . booming logs, long lonely summer days, on the river, making the water carry on its back tons of wood for puny me.
1958
The logs were boomed across the water, and there dressed by the sawmill for later use.