Home › Words › C › crosshaulcrosshaul/ˈkrɒs.hɔːl/crosshaul · noun — the transportation of goods away from a locality while similar goods are simultaneously transported into the same locality, often resulting in inefficiencies.Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).crosshaul is pronounced /ˈkrɒs.hɔːl/.EtymologyFrom cross- + haul.nounThe transportation of goods away from a locality while similar goods are simultaneously transported into the same locality, often resulting in inefficiencies.A method of shifting cargo or rigging by moving it across rather than along the length of a vessel.e.g.“If you don't have a second track for your headsail's lead, a second line, like a Barberhauler or crosshaul, can redirect a lead ourboard or inboard, respectively.” — 1995 August, Tom Whidden, “The Magic of Black Magic”, in Yachting, volume 178, number 2, page 28:verbTo transport goods away from a locality while similar goods are simultaneously transported into the same locality, often resulting in inefficiencies.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.haulage 58% match — The act of hauling. vs crosshaul →overcarriage 58% match — The transportation of cargo beyond its intended destination. vs crosshaul →longhauled 57% match — That has been transported long distances. vs crosshaul →mishaul 56% match — To haul incorrectly, such as to the wrong location, at the wrong time, or involving the wrong load. vs crosshaul →boxhaul 56% match — To bring (a square-rigged ship) onto a new tack by hauling back the foresails whilst steering hard round. vs crosshaul →longhauling 55% match — The act of travelling long distances. vs crosshaul →backloading 55% match — The transportation of cargo or shipment on a return trip, using the space already paid for and used for the outward leg. vs crosshaul →haulier 55% match — A person or company engaged in the haulage of goods. vs crosshaul →