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Wig'wam, to make a. In felling trees, to lodge several in such a way that they 



support each other. (N. F. ) 

 Windfall, n. An area upon which the trees have been thrown by wind; also, a 



single tree thrown by wind. (Gen.) 

 Syn. : blow down, wind slash. (N. F.) 

 Windshake, n. See Shake. 

 Wind slash. See Windfall. 

 Wing- dam. See Pier dam. 

 Wing" jam. A jam which is formed against an obstacle in the stream and slants 



upstream until the upper end rests solidly against one shore, with an open channel 



for the passage of logs on the opposite side. (N. F. ) 

 Woodpecker, n. A poor chopper. (Gen.) 

 Wrapper chain. See Binding chain. 

 Yard, n. See Landing. 

 Yardittg" donkey. A donkey engine mounted upon a heavy sled, used in yarding 



logs by drum and cable. (P. C. F.) 



