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logrolling

log·rol·ling

UK/ˈlɒɡˌɹəʊlɪŋ/ US/ˈlɑɡˌɹoʊlɪŋ/ uncommon us

noun

1.

act of exchanging favors for mutual gain; especially trading of influence or votes among legislators to gain passage of certain projects

2.

rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)

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Origin

From log + rolling, the figurative senses from the practice of neighbors helping each other do heavy work such as rolling logs in connection with clearing land and building.

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