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Definition of haulage

haulage

/ˈhɔː.lɪdʒ/
haul · age
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haulage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British The commercial transport of goods by road or rail.

Example

"Rising fuel prices have significantly impacted the road haulage industry over the past year."

2

A fee or charge levied for the commercial transport of goods.

Example

"The total invoice includes both the wholesale cost of the timber and the haulage to the construction site."

3

The act or process of hauling or pulling something with force.

Example

"Steam engines gradually replaced horses for the heavy haulage of coal wagons from the mine shafts."

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haughtiness
haughty
haul
haulage
hauler
haunch
haunt

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the verb 'haul' (from Old French 'haler', of Germanic origin) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haulage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haulage
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