I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: cross (III) + haul
1.
a. : a loading device consisting of a chain having each end fastened to opposing sides of a vehicle (as a sled or wagon) and the resulting loop passed under the object to be loaded (as a log) and back to a source of power that rolls the object usually up a ramp onto the vehicle
b. also crosshauling ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ : the method of loading employing this device
2. : an instance where the transportation of goods promotes or creates crosshauling
millions of railroad car miles … saved by the elimination of crosshauls — K.A.Solmssen
II. verb
: to transport under conditions that promote or create crosshauling