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long haul

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
long haul noun
long haul
noun
Learner's definition of LONG HAUL
[noncount]
1 
: a long journey or distance漫长的旅程；长距离
2 
chiefly US : a long period of time长时间 — usually used in the phrases for the long haul and over the long haul通常用于短语for the long haul和over the long haul

— long-haul

adjective, always used before a noun

— long-haul

adjective, always used before a noun
long haul

long haul

noun

plural long hauls
1
: a long distance
New England ski areas are a long haul—12 to 15 hours by car—for Pittsburgh area skiers. Lawrence Walsh
The existing system of alternating-current (AC) power lines is not robust enough to carry power from these centers to consumers everywhere and would lose too much energy over long hauls. Ken Zweibel et al.
2
: a considerable period of time : long run
—usually used in the phrases for the long haul, over the long haul, and in the long haul
Honest, open and relaxed, they are clearly a couple planning for the long haul. Tom SeligsonOver the long haul, though, ecosystems can sequester significant amounts of carbon. Sid PerkinsTreasury bills pay next to nothing in real terms over the long haul. Richard C. MoraisA good stock will have its bad days, weeks, and even years, but in the long haul, its performance will closely match the performance of the business. Alex Dumortier
long-haul
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯl How to pronounce long haul (audio)
adjective
long-haul truckers
Boeing has configured the long-haul Dreamliner with eight seats across in the coach section, with an option for nine. Bill Saporito

see also long-hauler

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Driving across the country would be a long haul. growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul
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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of long haul was in 1839

See also: long haul

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