Loggerheads
noun
A state of disagreement or argument between people.
The two families have been at loggerheads for generations.
Often appears as...
- at loggerheads
- come to loggerheads
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A tool with a heated metallic bulb, for smoothing rough hard surfaces, especially in shoe-making.
The shoemaker used a loggerhead to smoothen the leather surface.
Often appears as...
- use a loggerhead
- heated loggerhead
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A state of disagreement or argument between people.
The two families have been at loggerheads for generations.
Often appears as...
- at loggerheads
- come to loggerheads
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A tool with a heated metallic bulb, for smoothing rough hard surfaces, especially in shoe-making.
The shoemaker used a loggerhead to smoothen the leather surface.
Often appears as...
- use a loggerhead
- heated loggerhead
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Escalation
Indicates a situation has moved beyond a simple disagreement and may be difficult to resolve.
The debate quickly escalated, and the committee found themselves at loggerheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Often implies that the involved parties are emotionally invested and might be acting irrationally.
The siblings were at loggerheads, each shouting to be heard over the other.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
At the family reunion, I noticed my uncles were at loggerheads again.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Escalation
Indicates a situation has moved beyond a simple disagreement and may be difficult to resolve.
The debate quickly escalated, and the committee found themselves at loggerheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Often implies that the involved parties are emotionally invested and might be acting irrationally.
The siblings were at loggerheads, each shouting to be heard over the other.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
At the family reunion, I noticed my uncles were at loggerheads again.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Escalation
Indicates a situation has moved beyond a simple disagreement and may be difficult to resolve.
The debate quickly escalated, and the committee found themselves at loggerheads.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Often implies that the involved parties are emotionally invested and might be acting irrationally.
The siblings were at loggerheads, each shouting to be heard over the other.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
At the family reunion, I noticed my uncles were at loggerheads again.
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Video examples
Karen Armstrong: 2008...
these traditions now so often at loggerheads -- working together to create a document which we hope will be signed by a thousand, at least, of major religious leaders from all the traditions of the world.
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Tiger Sharks vs. Turtles...
pattern repeatedly the critter cams have given them a window into how speed agility and behavior have helped the green turtles to stay clear of tiger sharks and why so many loggerheads bear the visible
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Dangerous Breeding PIPE...
as loggerheads but a thousand miles isn't unusual all female turtles mate a few weeks before they start nesting the
Video examples
Karen Armstrong: 2008...
these traditions now so often at loggerheads -- working together to create a document which we hope will be signed by a thousand, at least, of major religious leaders from all the traditions of the world.
Video examples
Tiger Sharks vs. Turtles...
pattern repeatedly the critter cams have given them a window into how speed agility and behavior have helped the green turtles to stay clear of tiger sharks and why so many loggerheads bear the visible
Video examples
Dangerous Breeding PIPE...
as loggerheads but a thousand miles isn't unusual all female turtles mate a few weeks before they start nesting the
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Mike Phelan
English Coach
There is fierce competition within the city. If United are at loggerheads within the club, it just helps fuel City's cause more than anything else.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority. This will force them to work at loggerheads, allowing you to be the ultimate arbiter.
Quote examples
Mike Phelan
English Coach
There is fierce competition within the city. If United are at loggerheads within the club, it just helps fuel City's cause more than anything else.
Quote examples
Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority. This will force them to work at loggerheads, allowing you to be the ultimate arbiter.
Example 1 of 2
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