long haul

1. A long distance: It is a long haul from New York to Los Angeles.

2. A long period of time: Over the long haul the candidates performed well.

long′-haul′ adj.

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long′ haul′

haul (def. 17).

[1925–30]

long′-haul`

adj.

pertaining to or engaged in the transport of freight over long distances: long-haul trucking.

[1925–30]

Translations

long-haul

[ˈlɒŋˌhɔːl] ADJ [flight] → de larga distancia

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