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short-haul

adjective \ ˈshȯrt-ˌhȯl \

Definition of short-haul

: traveling or involving a short distance
  • short-haul flights

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First Known Use of short-haul

1895

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short-haul

adjective

Definition of short-haul for English Language Learners

  • : traveling or involving a short distance

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