hauling
- 01 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.
Simple“The workers spent the whole morning hauling heavy stones up the hill.”
In context“The rescue team spent hours hauling the damaged equipment out of the ravine using a complex system of ropes and pulleys.”
UsageOften used with 'up', 'down', or 'away' to show the direction of the movement.
- 02 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.
Simple“He makes a living hauling timber across the country in his big truck.”
In context“The company specialises in hauling perishable goods across international borders, requiring precise temperature control throughout the journey.”
UsageCommonly used in the context of logistics and the trucking industry.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.the business or act of moving goods by road or rail.
n.the commercial transport of goods; a synonym for haulage.
Simple“The cost of hauling has increased because of the high price of fuel.”
In context“The logistics firm invested in a new fleet to reduce the environmental impact of their long-distance hauling operations.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun in business contexts.
Synonyms
“I bought it for the very unglamorous purpose of hauling laundry around in college.”