haulback

American

[hawl-bak] / ˈhɔlˌbæk /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of haulback

1900–05, noun use of verb phrase haul back

Example Sentences

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

From Motor Truck Logging Methods Engineering Experiment Station Series, Bulletin No. 12 by Knapp, Frederick Malcolm

This secures the needed pulling power from the haulback drum.

From Motor Truck Logging Methods Engineering Experiment Station Series, Bulletin No. 12 by Knapp, Frederick Malcolm

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