Meaning & Definition of word "Haul"
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Haul
/hɔːl/
noun:
- 1. a amount of something that is transported or carried.
- Example: The fishermen returned with a good haul of fish.
- 2. a successful or large capture, especially of something valuable.
- Example: The police recovered a haul of stolen goods.
verb:
- 1. to pull or carry with effort.
- Example: They had to haul the heavy box up the stairs.
- 2. to transport something, usually a large or heavy load.
- Example: The truck will haul the materials to the construction site.
Etymology
Middle English halen, from Old English halian; related to the Dutch halen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
haul ass:
to move quickly; to hurry.
haul in:
to catch or adhere to something.
big haul:
a large quantity obtained, especially through theft.
Related Words
tug:
to pull something with a sharp or sudden motion.
drag:
to pull someone or something along forcefully.
cart:
a vehicle with two or four wheels that is used for carrying loads.
Slang Meanings of haul
Meaning: A large amount of something, especially gained from shopping.
Example Sentence: I just did a huge haul at the mall!
Meaning: A collection of items acquired, especially in thrift or garage sales.
Example Sentence: Check out my thrift store haul on Instagram!