hauler (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 hauler
- 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."
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