hauling (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
Pulling or dragging something heavy with great effort.
Examples
They spent the entire afternoon hauling boxes up the steep staircase.
The small boat was hauling a heavy fishing net through the rough water.
He is currently hauling equipment to the remote campsite for the expedition.
How to Use hauling
- hauling something to (prepositional phrase)
- moving an object to a specific destination — "He is hauling the scrap metal to the recycling center."
- haul over the coals (idiom)
- to reprimand someone severely — "The boss hauled him over the coals for missing the deadline."
Synonyms of hauling
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