crosshaul

1 of 2

noun

1

a

: a loading device consisting of a chain having each end fastened to opposing sides of a vehicle (as a sled or wagon) and the resulting loop passed under the object to be loaded (as a log) and back to a source of power that rolls the object usually up a ramp onto the vehicle

b

or less commonly crosshauling

ˈ⸗¦⸗⸗

: the method of loading employing this device

2

: an instance where the transportation of goods promotes or creates crosshauling

millions of railroad car miles … saved by the elimination of crosshauls

—K. A. Solmssen

crosshaul

2 of 2

verb

"

: to transport under conditions that promote or create crosshauling

Word History

Etymology

Noun

cross entry 3 + haul

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