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Definition of logrunner
logrunner
/ˈlɔːɡˌrʌn.ər/
log · run · ner
Plural:logrunners
logrunner Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian Any of a genus of terrestrial birds (Orthonyx) native to the rainforests of eastern Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a stiff tail and a habit of foraging for insects among fallen logs and leaf litter.
Example
"During our hike through the dense Queensland rainforest, we spotted a logrunner vigorously scratching the leaf litter for insects."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for logrunnerWord Origin & Etymology
Mid-19th century; formed as a compound of 'log' and 'runner', describing the bird's characteristic habit of running along fallen trees while foraging.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Logrunner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/logrunner