HyperDic: logrolling

English > 2 senses of the word logrolling:
NOUNactlogrollingact of exchanging favors for mutual gain
actlogrolling, birlingrotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)
English > logrolling: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAct of exchanging favors for mutual gain; especially trading of influence or votes among legislators to gain passage of certain projects.
BroaderexchangeThe act of giving something in return for something received
Spanishamiguismo
Catalanamiguisme
Verbslogrollwork toward the passage of some legislation by exchanging political favors such as trading votes
English > logrolling: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningrotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport).
Synonymbirling
Categorysport, athleticsAn active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Broaderspin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirlThe act of rotating rapidly

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