short haul

American  

[shawrt hawl] / ˈʃɔrt ˈhɔl /

noun

1. a relatively short period of time.

   For the short haul, he'll be able to get by on what he earns.

2. a relatively short distance or journey.

   The truck should be fine for such a short haul.

3. Nautical. the drawing up on shore of a vessel for a relatively short period, as for repairs or painting.

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adjective

1. Usually short-haul noting or relating to travel or transport of freight or passengers over short distances, especially by truck or airplane: short-haul airlines.

   a short-haul trucking company;

   short-haul airlines.

short haul British  

noun

1. a journey over a short distance, esp by air

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short haul Idioms  

1. see under long haul.

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Etymology

Origin of short haul

First recorded in 1830–35

Example Sentences

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short haul

However, four long haul and four short haul flights in the past four weeks have contributed to players losing sleep and a reduced training schedule.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Its advocates tout it as far more efficient than short haul flights, high-speed rail and freight trucks.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2024

They must also consider the impact on truck drivers: They aim to make long-haul drivers obsolete, but they will need more drivers for the short haul.

From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2022

"MOL Car Carrier Division has been working on trial usage of biofuel during navigation in the European short haul trade for more than a year," said Koichi Hirata, general manager at MOL's Car Carrier Division.

From Reuters ● Jun. 29, 2022

Attempts were made to end the "long and short haul" abuse by passing acts which prohibited any road from charging more for the short distance than for the long one.

From The Railroad Builders; a chronicle of the welding of the states by Moody, John

Related Words

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