Word
hauling
Phoneticshaul·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɔɫɪŋ/
UK/hˈɔːlɪŋ/
Definitions
01pulling something heavy
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. pulling or dragging something heavy with a lot of physical effort.
v. pulling or dragging a heavy object with continuous effort. Transitive, requiring a direct object.
“The workers spent the whole morning hauling heavy stones up the hill.”
“The rescue team spent hours hauling the damaged equipment out of the ravine using a complex system of ropes and pulleys.”
Antonyms
02transporting goods
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. moving large amounts of goods from one place to another, usually by truck or ship.
v. transporting goods commercially, typically over long distances by road or rail.
“He makes a living hauling timber across the country in his big truck.”
“The company specialises in hauling perishable goods across international borders, requiring precise temperature control throughout the journey.”
Synonyms
03commercial transport
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the business or act of moving goods by road or rail.
n. the commercial transport of goods; a synonym for haulage.
“The cost of hauling has increased because of the high price of fuel.”
“The logistics firm invested in a new fleet to reduce the environmental impact of their long-distance hauling operations.”
Synonyms
Usage
Transitive verb; requires a direct object representing the load being moved.
Pitfall
He was hauling of the boxes
He was hauling the boxes
Hauling is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition like 'of' before the object.
Real-World Examples
“Norway were punished for being slow out of the blocks in the second half, Heggem hauling James down after the restart.” “I bought it for the very unglamorous purpose of hauling laundry around in college.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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