noun
Uncommon
hauling
Hauling (noun) means the business or act of transporting goods, especially by truck. Example: “He makes his living hauling gravel between quarries.”
noun
1
The business or act of transporting goods, especially by truck.
"He makes his living hauling gravel between quarries."
How to use hauling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe work of transporting or carting heavy loads, usually by vehicle.
Common pairings
long-distance hauling
a hauling company
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Word forms
- Plural
- haulings
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What does “hauling” mean?
The word “hauling” means the business or act of transporting goods, especially by truck. In plain terms, the work of transporting or carting heavy loads, usually by vehicle.
How do you use “hauling” in a sentence?
Here is “hauling” used in a sentence: “He makes his living hauling gravel between quarries.”
What part of speech is “hauling”?
“Hauling” is a noun.
Is “hauling” a common word?
“Hauling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
