backhaulEnglishOxford New American Dictionarybackhaul /ˈbakhôl, ˈbækhɔl / ▸ noun 1 cargo carried on a return journey. 2 an unedited video transmission via satellite or other means to a network or station. ▪ a frequency on which transmissions of backhaul occur. ▸ verb carry (freight) on a return journey.