crosshaul
nounDefinition of crosshaul
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
verb
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Definition of crosshaul (Entry 2 of 2)
: to transport under conditions that promote or create crosshauling
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