haulage

noun

haul·​age ˈhȯ-lij How to pronounce haulage (audio)
1
: the act or process of hauling
2
: a charge made for hauling

Examples of haulage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But some experts side with the theory that Egyptians used ramps and haulage devices to put the blocks in place, based on current evidence. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024 As a result, the ocean carrier is asking customers to plan their inland haulage accordingly. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2024 Of course, the Nihil would ensure any haulage ships were reliant on them for safe passage. EW.com, 2 Nov. 2023 The haulage industry says the U.K. is short as many as 100,000 truckers, due to a perfect storm of factors including the coronavirus pandemic, an aging workforce, and an exodus of foreign workers following Britain’s departure from the European Union last year. Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2021 See all Example Sentences for haulage 

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Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of haulage was in 1676

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“Haulage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haulage. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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