boomhouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • (logging) A building for housing the operator of the winch that controls a boom which is used to control the flow of logs that float downriver to the sawmill.

Etymology

Compound from English boom (a log, explosion sound, piece of wood) + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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