haul-away
- noun
- US
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camión de basura
- After the major cleanup, the haul-away arrived to take the old furniture and appliances.
Examples
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The old refrigerator was picked up by the haul-away early this morning.
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After the renovation, a haul-away came to collect all the construction debris.
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They scheduled a haul-away to remove the pile of unwanted furniture from the driveway.
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The haul-away was scheduled for Saturday morning.
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We need a haul-away to get rid of this junk.
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The company offers a haul-away service to help dispose of unwanted yard waste.
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We arranged for a haul-away to clear out the garage and remove all the clutter.
Synonyms
48
2.7
A truck that lifts and pulls cars that are broken or parked illegally
23
1.8
A large truck that collects and carries household waste
13
2.3
A large truck with an open back that lifts to drop its load
2
7.4
A flat boat that carries trash from harbors or rivers
1
4.9
A truck that carries loose material and empties it by tipping its load
1
3.3
A vehicle that pulls away broken or illegally parked cars
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Etymology
Haul-away comes from the words haul ('to pull or carry') and away ('to another place'), and it can also mean the truck or vehicle that carries waste away.