hauling

[hôliNG]

hauling Definition

• 1. the act of pulling or dragging something with effort
• 2. transporting goods by road or railway

Using hauling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hauling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hauling of the heavy boxes up the stairs was exhausting.

• Example

  The company specializes in hauling construction materials.

• Example

  The trucking company provides hauling services for businesses across the country.

hauling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hauling

• transportation
• carrying
• conveyance

Phrases with hauling

• haul off

  to move away from someone or something suddenly and quickly

  Example

  As soon as he saw the spider, he hauled off and ran out of the room.

• haul in

  to bring something or someone to a place, especially to a police station or court

  Example

  The police hauled in several suspects for questioning.

• haul up

  to bring someone or something to a higher position

  Example

  The workers hauled up the heavy equipment to the top of the building.

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Summary: hauling in Brief

Hauling [hôliNG] refers to the act of pulling or dragging something with effort, or transporting goods by road or railway. Examples include hauling heavy boxes up the stairs, or a trucking company providing hauling services for businesses. Phrases like 'haul off' denote sudden movement away from something, 'haul in' means bringing someone or something to a place, especially to a police station or court, and 'haul up' means bringing someone or something to a higher position.