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haulback

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈhɔːlbæk/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A small wire rope or line used to pull the main cable (or butt-rigging) back into position after a log has been hauled out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Qualifier: timber industry

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noun

Meaning 2

A method of surface mining where overburden (the material on top of the coal or ore) is transported from an area and then hauled back after removal of ore or coal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: business, mining

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