long-haul

[ lawng-hawl, long- ]
/ ˈlɔŋˌhɔl, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

line-haul.
of or relating to a long haul.

Origin of long-haul

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby long-haul

long-distance, long-drawn-out, long-eared owl, long-faced, long-form, long-haul, long-headed, long-horned beetle, long-horned grasshopper, long-jump, long-lasting

Definition for long-haul (2 of 2)

long haul

noun

haul(def 21).

Origin of long haul

First recorded in 1925–30

Words related to long-haul

labor, interminability

Example sentences from the Web for long-haul

British Dictionary definitions for long-haul

long haul

noun

a journey over a long distance, esp one involving the transport of goods
a lengthy job

Idioms and Phrases with long-haul

long haul
1

A considerable distance over which something must travel or be carried. For example, It's a long haul from my house to yours. This usage dates from the late 1800s, as does the antonym, short haul, as in The movers charge just as much for a short haul as for a long one.

2

A considerable length of time, an extended period, as in This investment is one for the long haul. It is often put as over the long haul, as in Over the long haul we needn't worry about production. [c. 1930] Also see in the long run.