haulback

[ hawl-bak ]

noun

1. (in lumbering) a small line for pulling a cable back to its original position after it has been used to haul a log away.

Word History and Origins

Origin of haulback¹

1900–05, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase haul back

Example Sentences

This secures the needed pulling power from the haulback drum.

From Project Gutenberg

After the log is placed, the boom is pulled back to the landing by the haulback line.

From Project Gutenberg