Loggerhead

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɡərˌhɛd/

Definitions of loggerhead

noun a type of iron tool with a long handle used for stirring or mixing in a fireplace

Example Sentences

A1 The loggerhead turtle is a large sea turtle.

A2 Tourists were excited to see a loggerhead nesting on the beach.

B1 The environmentalist worked tirelessly to protect the loggerhead population.

B2 The loggerhead and leatherback turtles are both endangered species.

C1 Researchers are studying the migration patterns of loggerhead turtles.

C2 The loggerhead is known for its distinctive large head and powerful jaws.

Examples of loggerhead in a Sentence

formal The two countries have been at loggerheads over the trade agreement for months.

informal My brother and I are always at loggerheads when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.

slang Those two are like loggerheads - they argue about everything.

figurative The company and the union were at loggerheads, unable to reach a compromise.

Grammatical Forms of loggerhead

• past tense: loggerheaded
• plural: loggerheads
• comparative: more loggerheaded
• superlative: most loggerheaded
• present tense: loggerheads
• future tense: will loggerhead
• perfect tense: have loggerheaded
• continuous tense: is loggerheading
• singular: loggerhead
• positive degree: loggerhead
• infinitive: to loggerhead
• gerund: loggerheading
• participle: loggerheaded

Origin and Evolution of loggerhead

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'loggerhead' originated in medieval England and was used to describe a large iron tool used for heating liquids.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'loggerhead' shifted from referring to a tool to describing a thick-headed or stupid person. In modern usage, it is often used to describe a heated argument or dispute.