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throat log

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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of the principal pieces, the other being the neck log of a type of trap, or deadfall (def. 1), made of logs.

See: deadfall ((n.))(def. 1),neck log

Quotations

1743

Take for this Log trap . . . a piece of wood on the front, which goes across and Serves as a throat Log--and a Long piece which goes on that which is called a neck Log. . . .

1812

For a Marten, a throat log, of about 4 feet . . . is first laid in the snow. . . .