noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of hauling. countable, uncountable

   "The initial task would be the haulage of stores from Cape Evans to Hut Point, a distance of 13 miles."

2. 2
   the act of drawing or hauling something wordnet
3. 3
   The business of transporting heavy goods. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The charge levied for hauling (either towing or hauling out) a ship or boat. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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air expressairfreightairliftattractionbearingcarriage

Example

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"Haulage firms are experts at transporting goods across borders."

Etymology

From haul + -age.

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