haul (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /hɔːl/

Definition

To pull something heavy with great effort.

Examples

• The movers had to haul the grand piano up three flights of stairs.

• We managed to haul the boat out of the water before the storm hit.

• He hauled the heavy suitcase behind him.

How to Use haul

haul in (phrasal verb)

To pull something towards oneself or into a place. — "The fishermen hauled in their nets, hoping for a good catch."

haul out (phrasal verb)

To pull something out of a place. — "They had to haul out the old furniture from the attic."

haul away (phrasal verb)

To pull or drag something away. — "The garbage truck will haul away the trash on Tuesdays."

haul over the coals (idiom)

To criticize someone severely for something they have done wrong. — "My boss hauled me over the coals for being late to the meeting."

Synonyms of haul

Words with a similar meaning to haul:

• pull
• drag
• tow
• lug

Antonyms of haul

Words with the opposite meaning to haul:

• push
• release

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