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English-Arabic economic glossary.
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Haul — Haul, n. 1. A pulling with force; a violent pull. [1913 Webster] 2. A single draught of a net; as, to catch a hundred fish at a haul. [1913 Webster] 3. That which is caught, taken, or gained at once, as by hauling a net. [1913 Webster] 4.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
haul|age — «H lihj», noun. 1. the act or process of hauling. 2. the force used in hauling. 3. a charge made for hauling, especially that made by a railroad for cars or goods hauled. 4. a charge made by a railroad for the use of a line of track … Useful english dictionary
railroad — /rayl rohd /, n. 1. a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail. 2. an entire system… … Universalium
Railroad tie — While wooden ties dominate North American railways, concrete is widely used in other parts of the world. A railroad tie/railway tie (North America), or railway sleeper (Europe) is a rectangular item used to support the rails in railroad tracks.… … Wikipedia
haul — A pull. The movement of railroad cars whether on the main line or in switching operations. United States v Erie R. Co. 237 US 402, 59 L Ed 1019, 35 S Ct 621. See line haul; long and short haul … Ballentine's law dictionary
Bellefonte Central Railroad — The Bellefonte Central Railroad (reporting mark BFC)[1] was a shortline connecting Bellefonte and State College, Pennsylvania. Constructed in the late 19th century to haul local iron ore to furnaces in the Bellefonte region, it later hauled… … Wikipedia
New York Central Railroad — New York Central system as of 1918 Reporting mark NYC … Wikipedia
Williamsport and North Branch Railroad — The Williamsport and North Branch Railroad was a short line that operated in north central Pennsylvania between 1872 and 1937. After a long struggle to finance its construction, it was completed in 1893. It derived most of its freight revenue… … Wikipedia
Eckhart Branch Railroad — The Eckhart Branch Railroad is a historic railroad that operated in Maryland.The company was a subsidiary of the Maryland Mining Company of Eckhart Mines, Maryland. The railroad operated from 1846 to 1870 when the railroad was absorbed into the… … Wikipedia
Gravity railroad — A Gravity railroad (US) or Gravity railway (UK) is a railroad on a slope that allow cars carrying minerals or passengers to coast down the slope by the force of gravity alone. The cars are then hauled back up the slope using animal power or a… … Wikipedia
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad — Infobox rail logo filename= railroad name= East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad logo size= old gauge= marks= ET WNC locale=North Carolina and Tennessee start year=1881 end year=1950 gauge=RailGauge|36 hq city=Johnson City,… … Wikipedia