haul

[ hawl ]

/ hɔl /

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verb (used with object)

to pull or draw with force; move by drawing; drag: They hauled the boat up onto the beach.

to cart or transport; carry: He hauled freight.

to cause to descend; lower (often followed by down): to haul down the flag.

to arrest or bring before a magistrate or other authority (often followed by before, in, to, into, etc.): He was hauled before the judge.

verb (used without object)

to pull or tug.

to go or come to a place, especially with effort: After roistering about the streets, they finally hauled into the tavern.

to do carting or transport, or move freight commercially.

Nautical.

to sail, as in a particular direction.
to draw or pull a vessel up on land, as for repairs or storage.
(of the wind) to shift to a direction closer to the heading of a vessel (opposed to veer).
(of the wind) to change direction, shift, or veer (often followed by round or to).

noun

an act or instance of hauling; a strong pull or tug.

something that is hauled.

the load hauled at one time; quantity carried or transported.

the distance or route over which anything is hauled.

Fishing.

the quantity of fish taken at one draft of the net.
the draft of a fishing net.
the place where a seine is hauled.

the act of taking or acquiring something.

something that is taken or acquired: The thieves' haul included several valuable paintings.

Verb Phrases

haul off,

Nautical. to change a ship's course so as to get farther off from an object.
to withdraw; leave.
Informal. to draw back the arm in order to strike; prepare to deal a blow: He hauled off and struck the insolent lieutenant a blow to the chin.

haul up,

to bring before a superior for judgment or reprimand; call to account.
to come to a halt; stop.
Nautical. to change the course of (a sailing vessel) so as to sail closer to the wind.
Nautical. (of a sailing vessel) to come closer to the wind.
Nautical. (of a vessel) to come to a halt.

Idioms for haul

haul around, Nautical.

to brace (certain yards of a sailing vessel).
(of the wind) to change in a clockwise direction.

haul in with, Nautical. to approach.

haul / shag ass, Slang: Vulgar. to get a move on; hurry.

long haul. See entry at long haul.

short haul. See entry at short haul.

Origin of haul

First recorded in 1550–60; earlier hall, variant of hale²

synonym study for haul

1. See draw.

OTHER WORDS FROM haul

re·haul, verbun·hauled, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH haul

hall, haul

Words nearby haul

hauf, haugh, Haughey, haughty, Hauhau, haul, haulage, haulageway, haulback, hauler, haulier

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for haul

Lower tax hauls from sales and personal income alone, according to recent projections, could cost state governments anywhere from $106 billion to $125 billion in fiscal year 2021, which began on July 1 in 46 states.
COVID-19 has another long-term side effect: A shrinking tax base|cleaf2013|August 31, 2020|Fortune
Meanwhile, Kyle Abbott, the Hampshire fast bowler who’s second on the county bowling charts in the same period, made history last September with a match haul of 17 wickets for 86 runs — the best figures returned by any bowler in more than 60 years.
Guess Who’s Cheering for Brexit? South African Cricket|Charu Kasturi|August 12, 2020|Ozy
However, working from home when there are no other options and everyone is doing it is vastly different from working remotely for the long haul.
How to retool remote work for the long haul|Brian Dolan|July 13, 2020|Quartz
Long haul trucks spend the vast majority of their time on highways, and highways are simpler to navigate than city streets.
TuSimple’s Robot Big Rigs Will Automate Freight Coast to Coast|Jason Dorrier|July 5, 2020|Singularity Hub

While this may mark the end of many long haul driver jobs, TuSimple and others argue there’s already a shortage of drivers that will only grow in the future.
TuSimple’s Robot Big Rigs Will Automate Freight Coast to Coast|Jason Dorrier|July 5, 2020|Singularity Hub
Botala remembers that the rebels would pull into the island, loot what they could, and then take the haul back to Stanleyville.
The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Only a mere $15,000 in cash from the haul was never recovered.
The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s|J. North Conway|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He fell short, taking in less than half that amount, but his haul was enough to scare his primary opponent, Trey Grayson.
Rand Paul’s Daddy Issues|Olivia Nuzzi|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tellingly, both still trail the haul stacked up by The LEGO Movie back in February.
Is the Summer Blockbuster Dead?|Kevin Fallon|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, I haul off and belt him, two or three times, with my fist.
The Stacks: The Judas Priest Teen Suicide Trial|Ivan Solotaroff|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How much weight a team of eight good dogs can haul depends upon the character of the country and the condition of the snow or ice.
Packing and Portaging|Dillon Wallace
Secure the yard by the iron trusses, and haul taut lifts and braces.
The Seaman's Friend|Richard Henry Dana
The stranger, now clearly visible from the deck, was after a time seen to haul to the wind.
The Missing Ship|W. H. G. Kingston
Shell trim with the staysail, if we haul another reef down, he said.
The Protector|Harold Bindloss
Every evening the travellers must find a beach or shelf where they could haul up for the night.
Overland|John William De Forest

British Dictionary definitions for haul

haul

/ (hɔːl) /

verb

to drag or draw (something) with effort

(tr) to transport, as in a lorry

nautical to alter the course of (a vessel), esp so as to sail closer to the wind

(tr) nautical to draw or hoist (a vessel) out of the water onto land or a dock for repair, storage, etc

(intr) nautical (of the wind) to blow from a direction nearer the bowCompare veer 1 (def. 3b)

(intr) to change one's opinion or action

noun

the act of dragging with effort

(esp of fish) the amount caught at a single time

something that is hauled

the goods obtained from a robbery

a distance of haulinga three-mile haul

the amount of a contraband seizurearms haul; drugs haul

in the long haul or over the long haul

in a future time
over a lengthy period of time

Word Origin for haul

C16: from Old French haler, of Germanic origin; see hale ²

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with haul

haul

In addition to the idioms beginning with haul

haul off
haul over the coals
haul up

also see:

long haul
rake (haul) over the coals

单词	haul
释义	haul [ hawl ] / hɔl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR haul ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to pull or draw with force; move by drawing; drag: They hauled the boat up onto the beach. to cart or transport; carry: He hauled freight. to cause to descend; lower (often followed by down): to haul down the flag. to arrest or bring before a magistrate or other authority (often followed by before, in, to, into, etc.): He was hauled before the judge. verb (used without object) to pull or tug. to go or come to a place, especially with effort: After roistering about the streets, they finally hauled into the tavern. to do carting or transport, or move freight commercially. Nautical. to sail, as in a particular direction. to draw or pull a vessel up on land, as for repairs or storage. (of the wind) to shift to a direction closer to the heading of a vessel (opposed to veer). (of the wind) to change direction, shift, or veer (often followed by round or to). noun an act or instance of hauling; a strong pull or tug. something that is hauled. the load hauled at one time; quantity carried or transported. the distance or route over which anything is hauled. Fishing. the quantity of fish taken at one draft of the net. the draft of a fishing net. the place where a seine is hauled. the act of taking or acquiring something. something that is taken or acquired: The thieves' haul included several valuable paintings. Verb Phrases haul off, Nautical. to change a ship's course so as to get farther off from an object. to withdraw; leave. Informal. to draw back the arm in order to strike; prepare to deal a blow: He hauled off and struck the insolent lieutenant a blow to the chin. haul up, to bring before a superior for judgment or reprimand; call to account. to come to a halt; stop. Nautical. to change the course of (a sailing vessel) so as to sail closer to the wind. Nautical. (of a sailing vessel) to come closer to the wind. Nautical. (of a vessel) to come to a halt. Idioms for haul haul around, Nautical. to brace (certain yards of a sailing vessel). (of the wind) to change in a clockwise direction. haul in with, Nautical. to approach. haul / shag ass, Slang: Vulgar. to get a move on; hurry. long haul. See entry at long haul. short haul. See entry at short haul. Origin of haul First recorded in 1550–60; earlier hall, variant of hale² synonym study for haul 1. See draw. OTHER WORDS FROM haul re·haul, verbun·hauled, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH haul hall, haul Words nearby haul hauf, haugh, Haughey, haughty, Hauhau, haul, haulage, haulageway, haulback, hauler, haulier Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for haul Lower tax hauls from sales and personal income alone, according to recent projections, could cost state governments anywhere from $106 billion to $125 billion in fiscal year 2021, which began on July 1 in 46 states. COVID-19 has another long-term side effect: A shrinking tax base\|cleaf2013\|August 31, 2020\|Fortune Meanwhile, Kyle Abbott, the Hampshire fast bowler who’s second on the county bowling charts in the same period, made history last September with a match haul of 17 wickets for 86 runs — the best figures returned by any bowler in more than 60 years. Guess Who’s Cheering for Brexit? South African Cricket\|Charu Kasturi\|August 12, 2020\|Ozy However, working from home when there are no other options and everyone is doing it is vastly different from working remotely for the long haul. How to retool remote work for the long haul\|Brian Dolan\|July 13, 2020\|Quartz Long haul trucks spend the vast majority of their time on highways, and highways are simpler to navigate than city streets. TuSimple’s Robot Big Rigs Will Automate Freight Coast to Coast\|Jason Dorrier\|July 5, 2020\|Singularity Hub While this may mark the end of many long haul driver jobs, TuSimple and others argue there’s already a shortage of drivers that will only grow in the future. TuSimple’s Robot Big Rigs Will Automate Freight Coast to Coast\|Jason Dorrier\|July 5, 2020\|Singularity Hub Botala remembers that the rebels would pull into the island, loot what they could, and then take the haul back to Stanleyville. The Congo's Forgotten Colonial Getaway\|Nina Strochlic\|December 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Only a mere $15,000 in cash from the haul was never recovered. The High Society Bank Robber of the 1800s\|J. North Conway\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He fell short, taking in less than half that amount, but his haul was enough to scare his primary opponent, Trey Grayson. Rand Paul’s Daddy Issues\|Olivia Nuzzi\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Tellingly, both still trail the haul stacked up by The LEGO Movie back in February. Is the Summer Blockbuster Dead?\|Kevin Fallon\|July 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So, I haul off and belt him, two or three times, with my fist. The Stacks: The Judas Priest Teen Suicide Trial\|Ivan Solotaroff\|June 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST How much weight a team of eight good dogs can haul depends upon the character of the country and the condition of the snow or ice. Packing and Portaging\|Dillon Wallace Secure the yard by the iron trusses, and haul taut lifts and braces. The Seaman's Friend\|Richard Henry Dana The stranger, now clearly visible from the deck, was after a time seen to haul to the wind. The Missing Ship\|W. H. G. Kingston Shell trim with the staysail, if we haul another reef down, he said. The Protector\|Harold Bindloss Every evening the travellers must find a beach or shelf where they could haul up for the night. Overland\|John William De Forest British Dictionary definitions for haul haul / (hɔːl) / verb to drag or draw (something) with effort (tr) to transport, as in a lorry nautical to alter the course of (a vessel), esp so as to sail closer to the wind (tr) nautical to draw or hoist (a vessel) out of the water onto land or a dock for repair, storage, etc (intr) nautical (of the wind) to blow from a direction nearer the bowCompare veer 1 (def. 3b) (intr) to change one's opinion or action noun the act of dragging with effort (esp of fish) the amount caught at a single time something that is hauled the goods obtained from a robbery a distance of haulinga three-mile haul the amount of a contraband seizurearms haul; drugs haul in the long haul or over the long haul in a future time over a lengthy period of time Word Origin for haul C16: from Old French haler, of Germanic origin; see hale ² Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with haul haul In addition to the idioms beginning with haul haul off haul over the coals haul up also see: long haul rake (haul) over the coals The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to haul cargo, harvest, tote, ride, rake, tow, cart, bring, drag, lift, hoist, remove, lug, carry, heave, transport, pack, load, lading, booty
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